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{{short description|Colombian politician (born 1964)}} |
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| name = María Fernanda Cabal |
| name = María Fernanda Cabal |
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| office = [[ |
| office = [[Senate of Colombia|Senator of Colombia]] |
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| term_start = 20 July |
| term_start = 20 July 2018 |
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| constituency1 = [[Bogotá|Capital District]] |
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| term_start1 = 20 July |
| term_start1 = 20 July 2014 |
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| term_end1 = 20 July 2018 |
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| term_start2 = 20 July 2014 |
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| term_end2 = 20 July 2018 |
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| office3 = [[Attorney|Attorney General of the Nation]] |
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| term_start3 = 14 March 2006 |
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| term_end3 = 14 March 2007 |
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| birth_name = {{nowrap|María Fernanda Cabal Molina|}} |
| birth_name = {{nowrap|María Fernanda Cabal Molina|}} |
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| birth_date = {{nowrap|{{birth date and age|1964|08|08}}|=df}} |
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| birth_place = [[Cali]], [[ |
| birth_place = [[Cali]], [[Cauca Valley]], Colombia |
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| party = [[Democratic Center (Colombia)|Democratic Center]] |
| party = [[Democratic Center (Colombia)|Democratic Center]] |
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| spouse = José Felíx |
| spouse = José Felíx Lafaurie |
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| children = 4 |
| children = 4 |
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| alma_mater = [[University of the Andes]] |
| alma_mater = [[University of Los Andes (Colombia)|University of the Andes]] |
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| website = {{url|camara.gov.co|Chamber website}}<br />{{url|republicanwhip.house.gov|Party website}} |
| website = {{url|camara.gov.co|Chamber website}}<br />{{url|republicanwhip.house.gov|Party website}} |
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'''María Fernanda Cabal Molina''' (born 8 August 1964) is a Colombian [[businesswoman]], [[political scientist]] and [[politician]]. |
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'''María Fernanda Cabal Molina''' (born 8 August 1964) is a Colombian businesswoman, political scientist and politician. In the legislative elections of 2014 she was elected as a representative to the Chamber for Bogotá with the endorsement of the [[Democratic Center (Colombia)|Democratic Center]],<ref>{{cita news |url=http://www.semana.com/nacion/multimedia/asi-quedo-conformado-el-senado-la-camara/380053-3 |título=Así quedó el Congreso 2014 |fechaacceso=2 de julio de 2014 |fecha=marzo de 2014 |obra= [[Semana (Colombia)|Semana]]}}</ref> and in 2018 she was elected as senator of the republic by the same community.<ref>{{Cita noticia|título=A la cárcel funcionarios del Distrito por comprar votos para María Fernanda Cabal|url=https://www.rcnradio.com/judicial/la-carcel-funcionarios-del-distrito-por-comprar-votos-para-maria-fernanda-cabal|fecha=19 de septiembre de 2018|fechaacceso=25 de agosto de 2020|página=RCN Radio}}</ref>In 2022, she was re-elected to the Senate with the highest vote, within the open lists, among women.<ref>{{Cita noticia|título=Acusados de comprar votos para campaña de Cabal aceptarán cargos|url=https://www.eltiempo.com/justicia/investigacion/acusados-de-comprar-votos-para-campana-de-cabal-aceptaran-cargos-304870|fecha=14 de diciembre de 2018|fechaacceso=25 de agosto de 2020|periódico=El Tiempo}}</ref> |
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Cabal has served as a Colombian [[congresswoman]], being a member of the [[Chamber of Representatives of Colombia|Chamber of Representatives]] between 7 August 2014 to 7 August 2018 representing the [[Bogotá, D.C.|Capital District]],<ref>{{cite news |title=A la cárcel funcionarios del Distrito por comprar votos para María Fernanda Cabal|url=https://www.rcnradio.com/judicial/la-carcel-funcionarios-del-distrito-por-comprar-votos-para-maria-fernanda-cabal|page=RCN Radio|date=19 September 2018|access-date=25 August 2020}}</ref> most recently she was elected for the [[2018 Colombian parliamentary election]], as a [[Senator of Colombia]], being re-elected later during the [[2022 Colombian parliamentary election]], being the female [[congresswoman]] with the highest vote among the open lists to the [[Senate of Colombia|Senate]].<ref>{{cite news |title=Acusados de comprar votos para campaña de Cabal aceptarán cargos|url=https://www.eltiempo.com/justicia/investigacion/acusados-de-comprar-votos-para-campana-de-cabal-aceptaran-cargos-304870|date=14 December 2018|access-date=25 August 2020}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |title=Así quedó el Congreso 2014|url=http://www.semana.com/nacion/multimedia/asi-quedo-conformado-el-senado-la-camara/380053-3|work=[[Semana (Colombia)|Semana]]|date=March 2014|access-date=2 July 2014}}</ref> |
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| ⚫ | Cabal is known for her conservative positions.<ref name="F24"/><ref name="">{{ |
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== Personal life == |
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=== Early life === |
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María Fernanda Cabal Molina was born on 8 August 1964, in [[Cali]], [[Cauca Valley]], where she lived until her [[high school]] years. She later moved to [[Bogotá, D.C.]] to begin her career as a [[political scientist]] at the [[University of Los Andes (Colombia)|University of the Andes]] where she joined the [[Political Science]] Department as coordinator of the Democracy Program, which was funded by the [[National Endowment for Democracy]]. |
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During the 90's, Cabal participated as a member of the student movement that later promoted the Seventh Ballot, which called for a constitutional reform through the convening of the [[Constituent Assembly of Colombia|National Constituent Assembly]]. |
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=== Religion === |
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Cabal was once at birth [[baptized]] under the [[Catholic]] rite, by her parents in 1964, despite this she declares herself as a [[Lapsed Catholic]], and has shown herself to be an admirer of the [[Evangelicalism|Evangelical Protestant]] rite, which she has expressed to attend on multiple occasions. |
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=== Political positions === |
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| ⚫ | Cabal is known for her conservative positions.<ref name="F24" /><ref name="">{{cite news |title=María Fernanda Cabal se reconoció 'radical': "con posturas blandas jamás se ejerce autoridad"|url=https://www.infobae.com/america/colombia/2021/09/01/maria-fernanda-cabal-se-reconocio-radical-con-posturas-blandas-jamas-se-ejerce-autoridad/}}</ref> As a member of congress, she maintained close relations with the [[Donald Trump]] administration in the United States and [[Jair Bolsonaro]] of Brazil, as well as being a constant critic of leftist movements in Colombia and Latin America. She is in favor of controversial policies such as promoting the right of civilians to bear arms to defend themselves and the rejection of the [[Colombian peace process|peace agreement between the FARC guerrillas and the Colombian government]].<ref name="F24">{{cite news |title=La derecha conservadora en Colombia buscará mantener el poder con un alfil de Álvaro Uribe|url=https://www.france24.com/es/minuto-a-minuto/20211122-derecha-conservadora-en-colombia-buscará-mantener-el-poder-con-alfil-de-uribe}}</ref> |
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Cabal would sign the [[Madrid Charter]] of the [[Madrid Forum]], joining the right-wing and far-right group organized by the Spanish political party [[Vox (political party)|Vox]].<ref>{{Cite web |last=Espectador |first=El |date=2021-10-31 |title=ELESPECTADOR.COM |url=https://www.elespectador.com/politica/la-extrema-derecha-espanola-a-la-conquista-politica-de-colombia/ |access-date=2022-10-06 |website=ELESPECTADOR.COM |language=spanish}}</ref> |
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Latest revision as of 01:02, 30 April 2024
María Fernanda Cabal | |
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| Senator of Colombia | |
| Assumed office 20 July 2018 | |
| Member of the Chamber of Representatives | |
| In office 20 July 2014 – 20 July 2018 | |
| Constituency | Capital District |
| Personal details | |
| Born | María Fernanda Cabal Molina August 8, 1964 Cali, Cauca Valley, Colombia |
| Political party | Democratic Center |
| Spouse | José Felíx Lafaurie |
| Children | 4 |
| Alma mater | University of the Andes |
| Website | Chamber website Party website |
María Fernanda Cabal Molina (born 8 August 1964) is a Colombian businesswoman, political scientist and politician.
Cabal has served as a Colombian congresswoman, being a member of the Chamber of Representatives between 7 August 2014 to 7 August 2018 representing the Capital District,[1] most recently she was elected for the 2018 Colombian parliamentary election, as a Senator of Colombia, being re-elected later during the 2022 Colombian parliamentary election, being the female congresswoman with the highest vote among the open lists to the Senate.[2][3]
Personal life
[edit]Early life
[edit]María Fernanda Cabal Molina was born on 8 August 1964, in Cali, Cauca Valley, where she lived until her high school years. She later moved to Bogotá, D.C. to begin her career as a political scientist at the University of the Andes where she joined the Political Science Department as coordinator of the Democracy Program, which was funded by the National Endowment for Democracy.
During the 90's, Cabal participated as a member of the student movement that later promoted the Seventh Ballot, which called for a constitutional reform through the convening of the National Constituent Assembly.
Religion
[edit]Cabal was once at birth baptized under the Catholic rite, by her parents in 1964, despite this she declares herself as a Lapsed Catholic, and has shown herself to be an admirer of the Evangelical Protestant rite, which she has expressed to attend on multiple occasions.
Political positions
[edit]Cabal is known for her conservative positions.[4][5] As a member of congress, she maintained close relations with the Donald Trump administration in the United States and Jair Bolsonaro of Brazil, as well as being a constant critic of leftist movements in Colombia and Latin America. She is in favor of controversial policies such as promoting the right of civilians to bear arms to defend themselves and the rejection of the peace agreement between the FARC guerrillas and the Colombian government.[4]
Cabal would sign the Madrid Charter of the Madrid Forum, joining the right-wing and far-right group organized by the Spanish political party Vox.[6]
References
[edit]- ^ "A la cárcel funcionarios del Distrito por comprar votos para María Fernanda Cabal". 19 September 2018. p. RCN Radio. Retrieved 25 August 2020.
- ^ "Acusados de comprar votos para campaña de Cabal aceptarán cargos". 14 December 2018. Retrieved 25 August 2020.
- ^ "Así quedó el Congreso 2014". Semana. March 2014. Retrieved 2 July 2014.
- ^ a b "La derecha conservadora en Colombia buscará mantener el poder con un alfil de Álvaro Uribe".
- ^ "María Fernanda Cabal se reconoció 'radical': "con posturas blandas jamás se ejerce autoridad"".
- ^ Espectador, El (2021-10-31). "ELESPECTADOR.COM". ELESPECTADOR.COM (in Spanish). Retrieved 2022-10-06.