Rodolfo Hernández the former mayor of Bucaramanga, Colombia, 78 years old, is a wealthy person who enjoys showing off his fortune.
He claims to have no problems talking about his numerous properties, even mentioning that he owned at least five in Miami.
He recently acquired an apartment in Bogotá.
Is he alive? Colombia As if it were one of his own companies, the wealth of this candidate in a country like Colombia has been a key factor in his rise to the presidency.
Despite his mother’s doubts, Cecilia Suareza well-known figure, about his political ambition.
He has inherited her strong temperament and describes himself as a “tireless worker.”
His followers see his business success as a guarantee of political integrity.
How much is Rodolfo Hernández’s fortune?
Rodolfo Hernández, has declared that his fortune amounts to 100 million of dollars.
According to his own statements in an interview with Bocas magazine, 70% of his assets are invested in real estate.
While 30% is used to finance the housing projects that he himself builds and markets.
Rodolfo Hernández on sign.
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What is Rodolfo’s company?
Hernández established the company known today as HG after being fired from the Ministry of Public works of the Governorate of Santander in the early seventies.
In 1971, Rodolfo Hernandez worked as a civil engineer on local residential projects.
The following year, in 1972, he established his own construction company, HG Constructionspecialized in home construction.
Before getting involved in politics, he increased his capital through territorial expansion negotiations in Barranquilla and Villavicencio.
Rodolfo Hernández is recognized for his role in the urban development of Piedecuesta, his hometown.
It transformed a small town into a thriving city, even at a time when infrastructure was limited.
Rodolfo Hernández before the preparation of a construction project.
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Taking advantage of his local reputation, he expanded his influence to Bucaramanga and increased his fortune. He introduced distinctive modern building styles to the region.
According to an investigation carried out by La Silla Vacía, the candidate and his family own six companies and more than 370 properties that include land, apartments and premises.
In Florida, they own the company HG Constructora LLG, established in 2019 under the direction of Oliveros and Luis Carlos Hernández.
Luis Carlos Hernández, son of the candidate, was involved in an attempt to collect a million-dollar commission for obtaining a contract for the transformation of waste.