Antonio Navarro Wolffformer constituent, former Minister of Health and former commander of the M-19, He died this Sunday, November 1st at the age of 78.
one of his last public appearances the past happened Tuesday June 16, 2026when participated in a political meeting in support of Iván Cepeda Castrowho then He was a presidential candidate for the Historical Pact.
The presence of the former leader at that meeting generated reactions on different digital platforms, mainly due to its physical appearance. Some users expressed concern about their healthwhile others They highlighted his political career and they questioned the allegations about their appearance.
One of his last public appearances was at an event supporting Iván Cepeda. Photo:Social networks
The appearance of Antonio Navarro Wolff at a political meeting of Iván Cepeda
The event was held during the campaign for the 2026 presidential second round and gathered different political figures who supported Cepeda’s candidacy. Among the attendees was also Iván Marulanda, who, like Navarro Wolff, He was part of the National Constituent Assembly of 1991.
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Images of the meeting They circulated on social networks and provoked different reactions.s. However, at that time There were no official statements from Navarro Wolff’s family nor from Cepeda’s campaign team to confirm that the former senator He was going through some health problem.
Your participation in that activitybecame relevant after learning of his deathsince it was registered as one of his last known public meetings.
The former constituent was one of the key figures in the transition from M-19 to politics. Photo:Milton Diaz. EL TIEMPO Archive
Antonio Navarro Wolff and his political career in Colombia
Born in Pasto, Nariño, July 9, 1948Navarro Wolff He was an engineer and held different positions in public life. He served as mayor, governor of Nariño, representative to the Chamber, senator of the Republic and Minister of Health.
He also had a determining role in the transition of the M-19 towards legal political life. On March 9, 1990, he participated, along with the then President Virgilio Barco and Carlos Pizarroin the signing of the peace agreement between the Government and that guerrilla, in the Casa de Nariño.
A year later it was co-president of the National Constituent Assembly of 1991. Later, he was part of the administration of Gustavo Petro in Bogotá as Secretary of Government and became one of the main figures of the Green Alliance party.
The former leader was co-president of the 1991 National Constituent Assembly. Photo:Archive
Antonio Navarro Wolff’s family confirmed the time of his death
The news of his death was communicated by his family through a message in which they stated that He died at 2:42 this Sunday afternoon.. Nevertheless, They did not provide information about the causes of death.
“With deep recollection and pain, we inform your friends and all Colombians that our beloved Antonio Navarro Wolff passed away at 2:42 in the afternoon today“, they pointed out.
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The family also expressed their intention to organize the farewell in privacy and appreciated the expressions of affection and solidarity received after hearing the news.
“Tomorrow We will announce the moment to accompany you on your last journey“, they indicated. The details of the farewell They will be communicated this Monday, November 2.
Andrés Felipe Bejarano Bejarano
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