Misael Pastrana Borrero (November 14, 1923 Neiva–August 21, 1997 Bogotá) was a Conservative Party politician and President of Colombia from 1970 to 1974, the last presidential period of the National Front. Misael Pastrana became President after a close election campaign against Gen. Gustavo Rojas Pinilla, a former dictator. Mr. Pastrana's term is generally known for protecting the rights of large landowners and encouraging housing construction as...
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Misael Pastrana Borrero (November 14, 1923 Neiva–August 21, 1997 Bogotá) was a Conservative Party politician and President of Colombia from 1970 to 1974, the last presidential period of the National Front. Misael Pastrana became President after a close election campaign against Gen. Gustavo Rojas Pinilla, a former dictator. Mr. Pastrana's term is generally known for protecting the rights of large landowners and encouraging housing construction as an engine of growth. A law passed in 1973 barred the Government from expropriating land without the owner's consent. His administration also gave financial incentives to commercial agriculture, which created jobs and greatly improved farm wages.
Misael Pastrana Borrero (Neiva, Huila, 14 of November of 1923 - Bogota, Colombia, 21 of August of 1997) was a conservative politician Colombia , President of Colombia in the period 1970-1974. Born the 14 of November of 1923 in Neiva (Huila) of the home of Misael Pastrana Pastrana and Elisa Borrero...
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