Rodrigo Lara is one of Latin America’s most compelling voices on democracy, regulation, anti-corruption, and economic transformation. A former President of Colombia’s House of Representatives and former Senator, he earned national recognition as one of the country’s most respected legislators through a reform-driven agenda focused on institutional modernization and social justice.
His legislative work includes groundbreaking laws on gender-focused criminal justice reform, organ donation, inheritance rights, peace process implementation, and military justice reform. Lara combines legal sophistication, political experience, and a deep understanding of institutional systems.
His story is also profoundly personal. He is the son of Rodrigo Lara Bonilla, the Colombian Justice Minister assassinated by the Medellín cartel after confronting Pablo Escobar. Years later, Rodrigo Lara would continue that fight as Colombia’s Anti-Corruption Czar, transforming personal tragedy into a powerful reflection on leadership, resilience, ethics, and public service.
Educated at Sciences Po Paris, ENA, and Universidad Externado de Colombia, Lara has also served as a university professor, columnist, and political analyst.
Today, he is the co-founder and CEO of Summus, one of the first fintech companies to successfully bridge Venezuela with international businesses through compliant B2B payment infrastructure. His experience offers audiences a rare insider perspective on Venezuela’s evolving economy, regulatory frameworks, and the future of emerging Latin American markets.
