Within the framework of the Summit of Governors, President Gustavo Petro announced who will take the direction of the Ministry of Defense. General Pedro Sánchez will arrive at this position.
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“What I have thought and I hope not to make mistakes and I hope it is a general of the Republic and that that general has to do with life,” The president said during his speech at the event.
Sanchez will lead the portfolio in replacement of Iván Velásquez. So things, This is the first military officer occupied by property Since in the government of César Gaviria (1990-1994) civil defense ministers began to be appointed.
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General Pedro Sánchez
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Who is General Sánchez?
The official was commander of the Special Operations Command of the Military Forces and led the successful search for minors who disappeared in the Guaviare jungle. An operation better known as Epensa Operation.
Recently, the military had been appointed as the Head of Security of the Presidency in replacement of Colonel Carlos Feria.
With this designation, Sánchez joins the list of names that will integrate President Petro’s new cabinet. For the moment, The appointment of Yannai Kadamani has also been formalized as Minister of Culture, and María Fernanda Rojas and Antonio Sanguino, as Ministers of Transportation and Labor, respectively.
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