:quality(85)/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/infobae/GYAIUNRFMBHJTEWOFVNDGJ7UPY.jpg "Sonia Sarmiento Gutiérrez, daughter of billionaire Luis Carlos Sarmiento Angulo, died: political leaders sent their condolences")
Luis Carlos Sarmiento Angulo is currently the third richest person in Colombia – credit Colprensa
In the morning hours of this Sunday, May 5, Colombians received the sad news of the death of Sonia del Rosario Sarmiento Gutiérrez in Washington DC, United States. The youngest daughter of the renowned banker and businessman Luis Carlos Sarmiento Angulo and Fanny Gutiérrez de Sarmiento, she lost her life after an arduous battle against cancer.
Her legacy as Colombia’s ambassador to UNESCO in Paris and her notable participation in design and administration projects in family businesses left an indelible mark both professionally and personally.
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Sarmiento Gutiérrez maintained a young spirit, characterized by her joy, humor and generosity, traits that made her loved and respected throughout her life. “I loved and was loved, the sun caressed my face. Life, you owe me nothing. Life, we are at peace,” were the words of her favorite poem by Amado Nervo with which she said goodbye to her, reflecting the serenity and gratitude with which she faced her last moments, surrounded by the love of family. her.
Sonia Sarmiento Gutiérrez is the youngest daughter of banker Luis Carlos Sarmiento Angulo – credit social network
The announcement of his death not only moved family and friends, but also various political figures, such as former President Iván Duque, who expressed his regret and sent a message of support to the Sarmiento family.
“I deeply regret the death of Sonia Sarmiento Gutiérrez. My solidarity with his entire family, especially with his parents, Dr. Luis Carlos Sarmiento Angulo, and his mother, Fanny Gutiérrez de Sarmiento, to his siblings Luis Carlos Sarmiento Gutiérrez, Adriana Sarmiento Gutiérrez, María Claudia Sarmiento Gutiérrez and Luz Ángela Sarmiento Gutierrez; and, of course, to her son Julio Rojas Sarmiento and her grandchildren. Sonia was always an exemplary woman with a great sense of social service. We accompany them in prayer in these difficult times,” commented the former president.
Former president Iván Duque was one of the first to give condolences to the Sarmiento family – credit social network
Her life was not free of adversity, like that time 41 years ago, when she was kidnapped on the way to her classes at the Universidad de los Andes, remaining in captivity for five months and 21 days in the Modelia neighborhood of Bogotá. This trial of life, however, did not diminish her resilient spirit and her commitment to her passions and responsibilities.
For his part, former president Álvaro Uribe also used his X account to send a fraternal greeting to the Colombian magnate and his family. “We sincerely regret the death of Sonia Sarmiento Gutiérrez. Our solidarity goes out to the entire family, to her parents, Dr. Luis Carlos Sarmiento and Mrs. Fanny,” she expressed.
Former President Álvaro Uribe also extended his solidarity to the Sarmiento Gutiérrez family – credit social network
The national government also extended its condolences to the businessman, as was the case of the director of the Administrative Department of the Presidency of the Republic, Laura Sarabia, who sent a brief message to the Sarmiento family: “I regret the death of Sonia Sarmiento Gutiérrez . A hug of solidarity to her entire family at this difficult time,” she said.
The director of Dapre, Laura Sarabia, sent condolences to the Colombian banker and his family – credit social network
Luis Carlos Sarmiento Angulo, prominent leader of the banking sector in Colombia, has confirmed his retirement from the presidency of Grupo Aval, the largest financial conglomerate in the country. This change of command was made official at the last shareholders meeting held in Bogotá.
During the event, Sarmiento Angulo announced that his son, Luis Carlos Sarmiento Gutiérrez, would succeed him, marking a new era for the organization that began 68 years ago in a small office in the center of the Colombian capital.
From humble beginnings with just three employees, Sarmiento Angulo has seen his empire grow to include more than 120,000 workers and have significant control over major financial entities, including Banco de Bogotá, Banco de Occidente, Banco AV Villas, Corficolombiana and the Porvenir pension and severance fund administrator.
During his speech, he recalled the challenges and achievements of his management, highlighting the group’s responsibility in times of economic crisis, its pioneering role in the Colombian capital market and its recent investment in a cancer treatment and research center, specifically of the illness suffered by his youngest daughter, Sonia Sarmiento.
To ensure a fluid succession, Sarmiento Angulo has proposed María Lorena Gutiérrez as a possible CEO of Grupo Aval, highlighting her successful career in Corficolombiana. Under her leadership, this financial corporation has seen its assets grow substantially, further consolidating the group’s positioning in the financial sector of the country and the region.