The oldest man in the United States is Colombian: he is 111 years old and emigrated to North America in 1990
Luis Cano was born into a large family and grew up in the Colombian countryside. Photo: Istock
TL;DR
- Luis de Jesús Cano Vásquez is officially the oldest living man in the United States at 111 years old.
- His age was validated in December 2025 by LongeviQuest, a specialized longevity organization.
- Born in Andes, Antioquia (Colombia), Cano emigrated to the United States in 1990.
- His life experiences include serving in the Colombian Army and managing a fleet of buses.
- He married Alicia Arango Cano in 1948 and they had ten children, eleven grandchildren, five great-grandchildren, and two great-great-grandchildren.
- Cano moved to Linden, New Jersey, after his wife's passing and lives there with family support.
- The mayor of Linden, Derek Armstead, presented Cano with an official proclamation.
- Globally, Cano is ranked as the twelfth oldest man.
- He enjoyed gardening, fishing, and observing airplanes as hobbies.