Jorge Baron in 2019.

Jorge Eliécer Barón Ortíz (born Jorge Eliécer Varón Ortíz 29 June 1948 in Ibagué) is a Colombian television presenter, media personality and businessman. By the mid 1980’s, he was already a media sensation in Colombia and was broadcasting shows in other parts of the world, including the United States.

Jorge Barón receiving an award from Colombian President Iván Duque with inscription “Jorge Barón, the best ambassador of Colombian culture and TV”

Personal Life

Barón has 5 children and 4 of them are named after him, Jorge. Barón's eldest son, Jorge L. Barón, is currently running for King County Council in Seattle, WA.[1] In his campaign, Jorge L. Barón has highlighted his "formative experiences as an immigrant greatly shaped his path..."[2] On his website, Jorge L. details how his mother "worked often late hours..."[3]. His father Jorge Eliécer Barón is not mentioned in any of his campaign's public communication, nor is his Jorge Barón's connection to Colombia's economic and political elite.

Jorge Barón Sr. with his sons. All are named Jorge Barón.


Jorge Eliécer Barón's net worth as of 2023 is concluded to be around $15.6 million USD.[4] This is well within the top 1% of wealth for the Colombian Population, as the median wealth per adult in Colombia is just $4,854 USD.[5]

References

  1. ↑ "Jorge Barón". Ballotpedia. Retrieved 2023-10-26.
  2. ↑ "Meet Jorge". Elect Jorge Baron - King County Council District 4. Retrieved 2023-10-26.
  3. ↑ "Meet Jorge". Elect Jorge Baron - King County Council District 4. Retrieved 2023-10-26.
  4. ↑ "Jorge Barón net worth and salary income estimation". People Ai. Retrieved 2023-10-26.
  5. ↑ Certo, Peter (2022-08-24). "A Proposed Wealth Tax on Colombia's 4,700+ Richest Would Raise $1 Billion - FPIF". Foreign Policy In Focus. Retrieved 2023-10-26.


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