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Colombia military leadership overhauled to combat narcoterrorism
Colombian President Abelardo de la Espriella has announced a major reorganization of the nation's military leadership to combat narcoterrorism and organized crime. The restructuring includes the appointment of several high-ranking officers to key positions.
Major General Erick Rodríguez Aparicio, who had previously been removed from service during the administration of Gustavo Petro, has been reappointed as the General Commander of the Colombian Military Forces. He will lead over 180,000 personnel across the Army, Navy, and Air Force. Major General Carlos Carrasquilla Gómez has been named Chief of the Joint Staff, while Major General José Bertulfo Soto Sánchez will command the National Army.
In the Navy, Vice Admiral Javier Jaime Pinilla has been appointed Commander, and Major General Juan Martínez Ossa will lead the Air Force. Notably, the President has ordered the institution to revert from its recent name, the Colombian Aerospace Force, back to its original designation, the Colombian Air Force (Fuerza Aérea Colombiana).
The reorganization is expected to replace approximately 25 generals and admirals from the previous administration, marking one of the most significant shifts in military command in over a decade.
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Abelardo De La Espriella · Carlos Carrasquilla · Carlos Carrasquilla Gómez · Colombia · Colombian Military Forces · Erick Rodríguez Aparicio · Forces Militares de Colombia · Gustavo Petro · José Bertulfo Soto · José Bertulfo Soto Sánchez
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- [● 12 SOURCES] The Colombian Aerospace Force will revert to its original name, the Colombian Air Force. somosfan.com · meridiano70.co · seguimiento.co · larazon.co · www.lanacion.com.co · +7 more
- [● 13 SOURCES] Vice Admiral Javier Jaime Pinilla was named Commander of the National Navy. contrapodernews.com · canal44.com · meridiano70.co · seguimiento.co · larazon.co · +8 more
- [● 17 SOURCES] President Abelardo de la Espriella announced a new military leadership structure to combat narcoterrorism and organized crime. contrapodernews.com · canal44.com · elnorte.com.co · somosfan.com · seguimiento.co · +12 more
- [● 14 SOURCES] Major General José Bertulfo Soto Sánchez was appointed Commander of the National Army. contrapodernews.com · elfrente.com.co · meridiano70.co · seguimiento.co · larazon.co · +9 more
- [● 15 SOURCES] Major General Carlos Carrasquilla Gómez was named Chief of the Joint Staff. contrapodernews.com · elfrente.com.co · meridiano70.co · seguimiento.co · larazon.co · +10 more
- [● 17 SOURCES] Major General Erick Rodríguez Aparicio was appointed as the General Commander of the Colombian Military Forces. contrapodernews.com · canaltro.com · elfrente.com.co · elnorte.com.co · meridiano70.co · +12 more
- [● 2 SOURCES] The military reorganization involves the replacement of approximately 25 generals and admirals from the previous administration. diariodelcauca.com.co · 360radio.com.co