Former adult film star sworn in as Colombia senator
The newly sworn-in senator, who previously worked as a journalist before transitioning into the adult entertainment industry, has insisted that her past should not define her ability to serve in public office.
Her rise to the Senate follows an earlier controversial appointment to Colombia’s Ministry of Equality, where she and fellow former adult performer Juan Carlos Florián were named deputy ministers under President Gustavo Petro’s administration, a move that sparked widespread public debate.
Responding to critics in a TikTok video after her election, Omaña questioned the public backlash, asking: “Why can’t a woman who was in the adult industry aspire to a popularly elected office?
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