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became the city's first professional basketball team in 15 years. Chaljub who was
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Alejandro Char has been linked with corruption cases, including the bribing of judges, and the purchase of votes for his personal benefit or the benefit of his political allies. The accusations were made by former congresswoman
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the city was hungry for sports. And furthermore, these venues need important events to keep them running and what better way than to be with a team like
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reviewed the election results and found Char to be rightful winner of the race and allowed him to serve the remaining period of his term in 2003.
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524:(in Spanish). Official Campaign Site of Alejandro Char. Archived from
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Alejandro comes from a well-established and influential,
548:"'La tarea está a medias en la ciudad': Alejandro Char"
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850:Interview with Mayor Alejandro Char (1 of 3)
645:"Barranquilla mayor leaves office on a high"
618:[The Good Star of Alejandro Char].
131:1 January 2008 – 31 December 2011
96:1 January 2016 – 31 December 2019
614:Ardila Arrieta, Laura (7 February 2009).
564:[Alejandro Char, New Governor].
388:Administrative Supreme Court of Colombia
366:(born 16 April 1966), commonly known as
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442:in 1987, and Ambassador of Colombia to
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724:"Reseña Histórica De La C.P.D. Júnior"
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616:"La buena estrella de Alejandro Char"
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522:"Curriculum Vitae of Alejandro Char"
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562:"Alejandro Char, Nuevo Gobernador"
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829:"Official Profile of Mayor Char"
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500:and currently was returned from
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567:El Tiempo
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