Elías Larrahondo Carabalí
Profile
Elías Larrahondo Carabalí is a Colombian lawyer and politician who served as the Governor of Cauca from 2020 to 2024. He made history as the first Afro-Colombian to be elected to this position, winning the 2019 regional elections with a focus on social inclusion, peace-building, and territorial development. Prior to his governorship, he held various public roles, including Mayor of Buenos Aires, Cauca, and served in several departmental secretariats. Throughout his career, he has been a dedicated advocate for the rights of Afro-descendant communities and social equity in the Cauca region.
Details
- Born
- 1968-01-11 · 58 years old
- Birth place
- Buenos Aires, Cauca, Colombia
- Education
- Universidad Libre (Colombia), Universidad Santiago de Cali
- Career
- Lawyer, Mayor of Buenos Aires, Secretary of Education and Culture of Cauca, Secretary of Sports of Cauca, Manager of the Licorera del Cauca
