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Elephant Senator Sworn In Colombia
Colombian anti-corruption activist Luis Carlos Rúa, known as Elefante blanco, was sworn in as a senator. His unique campaign strategy has gained significant attention.
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The Guardian
Luis Carlos Rúa revealed himself to be Elefante blanco just three days before election for ‘his own safety’. Now he is tackling graft from senate floorWhen 102 senators were sworn in for Colombia’s latest parliamentary session, they included 32 women, 69 men – and one cartoon elephant.
2026-08-04 10:00 UTC