Constitución en Inglés

139 Corte Constitucional de Colombia ARTICLE 203 ARTICLE 204 ARTICLE 205 When there is a vacancy in the position of Vice President because the latter is assuming the presidency, the vice presidency shall be assumed by a minister in the order of precedence established by law. The individual who, in accordance with this article, replaces the President shall belong to the same party or movement and shall exercise the presidency until Congress, in its own right and within the thirty days following the date of the vacancy, elects the Vice President who shall assume the presidency of the Republic. The qualifications that are needed to be President of the Republic are also required for election to the vice presidency. In case of a permanent vacancy in the position of Vice President, Congress shall meet on its own right or on convocation by the President of the Republic in order to elect whoever will fill the office for the rest of the term. A permanent vacancy in the position of Vice President may occur because of his/her death, accepted resignation, or permanent physical disability recognized by Congress.