The Santo Domingo family is one of the wealthiest Colombian families whose collective fortune makes them among the

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in the Americas. Founded by

Julio Mario Santo Domingo Julio Mario Santo Domingo Pumarejo (October 16, 1923 – October 7, 2011) was a Colombian-American billionaire businessman, diplomat and patriarch of the Santo Domingo family who lived in New York City. He controlled more than 100 companies in ...

and headed by his son

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, the family manages a conglomerate that controls over 100 companies. They are also primarily known for other activities in the beer market with Bavaria Brewery.

Notable members

By birth

(1923–2011), patriarch of the Santo Domingo Group * Julio Mario Santo Domingo Jr. (1958–2009), Colombian-American businessman *

Alejandro Santo Domingo Alejandro Santo Domingo (born 13 February 1977) is an Colombian American businessman. He manages the Santo Domingo Group, his family's conglomerate, with his net worth estimated by ''Forbes'' to be 2.6 billion as of May 2023. He is a board memb ...

(born 1977), Colombian-American businessman and current head of the group * Tatiana Santo Domingo (born 1983), member of the Monégasque princely family * Bettina Santo Domingo, American filmmaker * Carolina Santo Domingo, American fashion designer

By marriage

Lauren Santo Domingo Lauren Santo Domingo (née Davis; born February 28, 1976) is an American entrepreneur, magazine editor, and socialite. She is the co-founder and Chief Brand Officer of online fashion retailer Moda Operandi. Early life Santo Domingo, the daught ...

(born 1976), American fashion businesswoman *

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(born 1987), Argentine journalist * Lady Charlotte Santo Domingo (born 1990), British socialite

Properties

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(Colombian television network) **

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(radio station) * ''

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'' (magazine) * ''

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'' (newspaper) *

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(brewery; 14% stake) *

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(NFL team; limited partner)

References

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