New Naval Commander Beefs up Colombia’s Defense Strength

Colombian President Gustavo Petro has appointed Admiral Francisco Hernando Cubides Granados as the new commander of the Colombian Armed Forces. This announcement, shared via Petro‘s X (formerly Twitter) account, marks a pivotal change in military leadership. Admiral Cubides, previously the Navy commander, replaces General Helder Giraldo, who will now serve in a diplomatic role abroad. […]