Colombia and Bolivia prepare for Fuerzas Comando 2026 in Paraguay

Military delegations from Colombia and Bolivia are preparing for Fuerzas Comando 2026, an international special operations competition to be held in Paraguay. The event brings together specialized military and police units from across the Americas to demonstrate physical, tactical, and technical capabilities.

In Colombia, President Abelardo De La Espriella presented the national flag to an eight-member team of special forces commandos. Colombia enters the competition with a strong historical record, having secured 13 titles out of 18 editions. The ceremony included high-ranking officials from the Colombian Ministry of Defense and various branches of the military.

Bolivia is marking its return to the competition after more than two decades. The Bolivian elite unit, F-10, has arrived in Asunción, Paraguay, following an invitation from the U.S. Southern Command. Defense Minister Ernesto Justiniano Urenda stated that the participation aims to strengthen international cooperation and the professionalization of the Bolivian Armed Forces.