Andrés Pastrana is a Colombian politician who served as the President of Colombia from 1998 to 2002. He was born on August 17, 1954, in Bogotá, Colombia. Pastrana is known for his efforts to negotiate peace with the FARC guerrilla group during his presidency, aiming to end decades of conflict in the country. Before his presidency, Pastrana held various political positions, including mayor of Bogotá and a member of the Colombian Senate. He is a member of the Conservative Party and has been involved in Colombian politics for many years, advocating for democracy and social development.