Joaquín Riascos

In this Spanish name, the first or paternal surname is Riascos and the second or maternal family name is García.

Joaquín Riascos
1912 Oil Painting by unknown artist
5th President of the United States of Colombia
In office May 12, 1867 – June 28, 1867
Preceded by	Tomás Cipriano de Mosquera
Succeeded by	Santos Acosta
14th President of the Sovereign State of Magdalena
In office 1875 – August 8, 1875
Preceded by	José Ignacio Diaz Granados
Succeeded by	Manuel Davila García
8th President of the Sovereign State of Magdalena
In office April 24, 1867 – 1868
Preceded by	Tomás Abello
Succeeded by	José Ignacio Diaz Granados
Personal details
Born	Manuel Joaquín de Santa Isabel Riascos García (1833-11-09)November 9, 1833 La Chorrera, Panamá, New Granada
Died	August 8, 1875(1875-08-08) (aged 41) San Juan del Cesar, Magdalena, United States of Colombia
Nationality	Colombian
Political party	Liberal
Spouse	Concepción Jimeno Munive
Occupation	Soldier (General), politician
Military service
Allegiance	Colombian Liberal Party
Rank	General
Battles/wars	Colombian Civil War (1860–1862)

Manuel Joaquín Riascos García (November 9, 1833 – August 8, 1875) was a Colombian General and politician who became acting President in rebellion of the United States of Colombia in 1867 for 45 days.