Eight Colombians Among 101 Most Influential Latinos in the US
For a decade, Latino Leaders Magazine has highlighted influential Latinos in the United States across fields including politics, sports, business and other areas. Its 2026 ranking of 101 influential Latinos includes eight Colombians. The list features Latino and Latin-origin figures including U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio; Argentine soccer star Lionel Messi; Chilean-American actor Pedro […]
In the 2026 ranking of 101 influential Latinos in the United States, eight Colombians are prominently featured. Among them is Eduardo Tobon, the president of Diners Club and a leader in the Latino business community. At No. 45 is Monika Mantilla, a Colombian businesswoman and chief executive of Altura Capital, who focuses on investments and supporting small businesses.
U.S. Senator Bernie Moreno, a Republican from Ohio, ranks 59th as the first Colombian-American to represent the state in the U.S. Senate. Democratic Senator Ruben Gallego, who has Colombian ancestry, holds the 60th position. Ana Maria Porras, a biomedical engineer and assistant professor at the University of Florida, ranks 68th for her research on the influence of microbes on human health.
Gersson Rosas, a sports executive based in Bogota, ranks 78th for his influential role in professional basketball, particularly in the NBA. Jesus Ferreira, a native of Santa Marta, ranks 81st as a professional soccer player and a key member of the U.S. national team. Lili Gil Valletta, a Colombian entrepreneur and CEO of CIEN+ and CulturIntel, ranks 87th for her work in multicultural market analysis and consulting.
Finally, journalist and television presenter Ilia Calderon, born in Choco, ranks 91st for her prominent role in U.S. media as a Univision anchor.
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