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Aurelijus Rūtenis Antanas Mockus Šivickas (Bogotá, Colombia, 1952) is a Colombian mathematician, philosopher, academic, and politician of Lithuanian descent.
He studied mathematics at the University of Burgundy in France and earned a master's degree in philosophy from the Universidad Nacional de Colombia, where he served as professor and president (rector). He gained national and international recognition during his two terms as Mayor of Bogotá (1995–1997 and 2001–2003), where he pioneered his famous "Civic Culture" (Cultura Ciudadana) doctrine—using unconventional, pedagogical methods such as hiring stree
Aurelijus Rūtenis Antanas Mockus Šivickas (Bogotá, Colombia, 1952) is a Colombian mathematician, philosopher, academic, and politician of Lithuanian descent.
He studied mathematics at the University of Burgundy in France and earned a master's degree in philosophy from the Universidad Nacional de Colombia, where he served as professor and president (rector). He gained national and international recognition during his two terms as Mayor of Bogotá (1995–1997 and 2001–2003), where he pioneered his famous "Civic Culture" (Cultura Ciudadana) doctrine—using unconventional, pedagogical methods such as hiring street mimes, voluntary water rationing, and symbolic traffic cards to dramatically reduce crime, improve civic behavior, and overhaul city finances.
Mockus was a presidential candidate in 2010 representing the Partido Verde (Green Party) in a high-profile campaign known as the "Green Wave" (Ola Verde), finishing second behind Juan Manuel Santos. He later served as a Senator of Colombia (2018–2020) and remains an influential advocate for civic education, non-violence, and political ethics.
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