Irene Vélez Torres
Irene Vélez | |
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Official portrait, 2022 | |
| Minister of Mines and Energy | |
| In office August 11, 2022 – July 19, 2023 | |
| President | Gustavo Petro |
| Preceded by | Diego Mesa Puyo |
| Succeeded by | Omar Andrés Camacho |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Irene Vélez Torres August 2, 1982 Bogotá, D.C., Colombia |
| Political party | Soy Porque Somos (2020-present) |
| Alma mater | University of Copenhagen |
| Profession | |
| Known for | Cónsul General for Colombia in United Kingdom (since June 2024) |
Irene Vélez Torres (born August 2, 1982) is a Colombian philosopher and doctor in political geography. Since June 2024 she is the Colombian Cónsul General and Head of Mission in London, UK. From August 11, 2022, to July 19, 2023, she held the position of Minister of Mines and Energy.