Happy birthday! Juan Manuel Santos turns 75 today

  • By Lori Macatee
  • Bogotá
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The iconic and legendary politician turns 75 on Monday, Aug. 10, 2026.

Colombian president Juan Manuel Santos is celebrating his 75th birthday today. As a number of online tributes attest, he is one of the most acclaimed politicians of his generation.

Popular politician Juan Manuel Santos has always liked to keep a bit of himself hidden from view. At 75th birthday, he remains a man of many facets.

Santos, a cultural icon

Born Juan Manuel Santos Calderón in Bogotá on August 10, 1951, his career spans an arc over many different eras and tastes in Colombian history. Santos' not just a great politician, he's an inspiration, an icon and a successful business man. At this point in his career, there seems to be little Juan Manuel hasn't done.

And we've got a feeling the next 12 months are going to be even bigger and better for Juan Manuel Santos as he promises more to come. After all, he's only 75.

Happy Birthday, Juan Manuel, you're the best!

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