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Colombian President Petro Rally to Defend National Sovereignty

Demonstrators carry a Colombian flag as Colombian President Gustavo Petro speaks during a rally in defense of national sovereignty in Bogota, January 7, 2026, after comments by U.S. President Donald Trump suggested a possible military intervention in Colombia, days after U.S. forces struck Venezuela and captured Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and his wife Cilia Flores. Petro later said tensions eased following a phone call with Trump and announced plans to visit the United States to continue discussions. Photo by: Isabella Bobadilla/Long Visual Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Colombian President Petro Rally to Defend National Sovereignty

Demonstrators hold a Colombian flag as Colombian President Gustavo Petro speaks during a rally in defense of national sovereignty in Cali, January 7, 2026, after comments by U.S. President Donald Trump suggested a possible military intervention in Colombia, days after U.S. forces struck Venezuela and captured Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and his wife Cilia Flores. Petro later said tensions eased following a phone call with Trump and announced plans to visit the United States to continue discussions. Photo by: Sebastian Marmolejo/Long Visual Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Colombian President Petro Rally to Defend National Sovereignty

A women wears a Colombian flag make-up as Colombian President Gustavo Petro speaks during a rally in defense of national sovereignty in Bogota, January 7, 2026, after comments by U.S. President Donald Trump suggested a possible military intervention in Colombia, days after U.S. forces struck Venezuela and captured Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and his wife Cilia Flores. Petro later said tensions eased following a phone call with Trump and announced plans to visit the United States to continue discussions. Photo by: Isabella Bobadilla/Long Visual Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Colombian President Petro Rally to Defend National Sovereignty

A demonstrator holds a sign asking U.S President Donald Trump for Colombia's Sovereignty as Colombian President Gustavo Petro speaks during a rally in defense of national sovereignty in Bogota, January 7, 2026, after comments by U.S. President Donald Trump suggested a possible military intervention in Colombia, days after U.S. forces struck Venezuela and captured Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and his wife Cilia Flores. Petro later said tensions eased following a phone call with Trump and announced plans to visit the United States to continue discussions. Photo by: Isabella Bobadilla/Long Visual Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Colombian President Petro Rally to Defend National Sovereignty

Demonstrators hold cutout faces of president Gustavo Petro as the Colombian President speaks during a rally in defense of national sovereignty in Cali, January 7, 2026, after comments by U.S. President Donald Trump suggested a possible military intervention in Colombia, days after U.S. forces struck Venezuela and captured Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and his wife Cilia Flores. Petro later said tensions eased following a phone call with Trump and announced plans to visit the United States to continue discussions. Photo by: Sebastian Marmolejo/Long Visual Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Colombian President Petro Rally to Defend National Sovereignty

Demonstrators gather as Colombian President Gustavo Petro speaks during a rally in defense of national sovereignty in Bogota, January 7, 2026, after comments by U.S. President Donald Trump suggested a possible military intervention in Colombia, days after U.S. forces struck Venezuela and captured Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and his wife Cilia Flores. Petro later said tensions eased following a phone call with Trump and announced plans to visit the United States to continue discussions. Photo by: Isabella Bobadilla/Long Visual Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Colombian President Petro Rally to Defend National Sovereignty

Colombian President Gustavo Petro speaks during a rally in defense of national sovereignty in Bogota, January 7, 2026, after comments by U.S. President Donald Trump suggested a possible military intervention in Colombia, days after U.S. forces struck Venezuela and captured Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and his wife Cilia Flores. Petro later said tensions eased following a phone call with Trump and announced plans to visit the United States to continue discussions. Photo by: Isabella Bobadilla/Long Visual Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Colombian President Petro Rally to Defend National Sovereignty

A demonstrator wears a sign against a military operation as Colombian President Gustavo Petro speaks during a rally in defense of national sovereignty in Bogota, January 7, 2026, after comments by U.S. President Donald Trump suggested a possible military intervention in Colombia, days after U.S. forces struck Venezuela and captured Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and his wife Cilia Flores. Petro later said tensions eased following a phone call with Trump and announced plans to visit the United States to continue discussions. Photo by: Isabella Bobadilla/Long Visual Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Colombian President Petro Rally to Defend National Sovereignty

Colombian President Gustavo Petro speaks during a rally in defense of national sovereignty in Bogota, January 7, 2026, after comments by U.S. President Donald Trump suggested a possible military intervention in Colombia, days after U.S. forces struck Venezuela and captured Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and his wife Cilia Flores. Petro later said tensions eased following a phone call with Trump and announced plans to visit the United States to continue discussions. Photo by: Isabella Bobadilla/Long Visual Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Colombian President Petro Rally to Defend National Sovereignty

Demonstrators hold signs against a military operation as Colombian President Gustavo Petro speaks during a rally in defense of national sovereignty in Bogota, January 7, 2026, after comments by U.S. President Donald Trump suggested a possible military intervention in Colombia, days after U.S. forces struck Venezuela and captured Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and his wife Cilia Flores. Petro later said tensions eased following a phone call with Trump and announced plans to visit the United States to continue discussions. Photo by: Isabella Bobadilla/Long Visual Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Colombian President Petro Rally to Defend National Sovereignty

Demonstrators hold cutout faces of president Gustavo Petro as the Colombian President speaks during a rally in defense of national sovereignty in Cali, January 7, 2026, after comments by U.S. President Donald Trump suggested a possible military intervention in Colombia, days after U.S. forces struck Venezuela and captured Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and his wife Cilia Flores. Petro later said tensions eased following a phone call with Trump and announced plans to visit the United States to continue discussions. Photo by: Sebastian Marmolejo/Long Visual Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Colombian President Petro Rally to Defend National Sovereignty

Demonstrators hold cutout faces of president Gustavo Petro as the Colombian President speaks during a rally in defense of national sovereignty in Cali, January 7, 2026, after comments by U.S. President Donald Trump suggested a possible military intervention in Colombia, days after U.S. forces struck Venezuela and captured Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and his wife Cilia Flores. Petro later said tensions eased following a phone call with Trump and announced plans to visit the United States to continue discussions. Photo by: Sebastian Marmolejo/Long Visual Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Colombian President Petro Rally to Defend National Sovereignty

Colombian President Gustavo Petro speaks during a rally in defense of national sovereignty in Bogota, January 7, 2026, after comments by U.S. President Donald Trump suggested a possible military intervention in Colombia, days after U.S. forces struck Venezuela and captured Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and his wife Cilia Flores. Petro later said tensions eased following a phone call with Trump and announced plans to visit the United States to continue discussions. Photo by: Sebastian Barros/Long Visual Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Colombian President Petro Rally to Defend National Sovereignty

A demonstrator waves a communist flag as Colombian President Gustavo Petro speaks during a rally in defense of national sovereignty in Bogota, January 7, 2026, after comments by U.S. President Donald Trump suggested a possible military intervention in Colombia, days after U.S. forces struck Venezuela and captured Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and his wife Cilia Flores. Petro later said tensions eased following a phone call with Trump and announced plans to visit the United States to continue discussions. Photo by: Sebastian Barros/Long Visual Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Colombian President Petro Rally to Defend National Sovereignty

A demonstrator holds a sign with 'Simon Bolivar's War to Death' that reads 'Latin America Free' as Colombian President Gustavo Petro speaks during a rally in defense of national sovereignty in Bogota, January 7, 2026, after comments by U.S. President Donald Trump suggested a possible military intervention in Colombia, days after U.S. forces struck Venezuela and captured Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and his wife Cilia Flores. Petro later said tensions eased following a phone call with Trump and announced plans to visit the United States to continue discussions. Photo by: Sebastian Barros/Long Visual Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Colombian President Petro Rally to Defend National Sovereignty

Colombian President Gustavo Petro speaks during a rally in defense of national sovereignty in Bogota, January 7, 2026, after comments by U.S. President Donald Trump suggested a possible military intervention in Colombia, days after U.S. forces struck Venezuela and captured Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and his wife Cilia Flores. Petro later said tensions eased following a phone call with Trump and announced plans to visit the United States to continue discussions. Photo by: Sebastian Barros/Long Visual Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Colombian President Petro Rally to Defend National Sovereignty

Colombian President Gustavo Petro speaks during a rally in defense of national sovereignty in Bogota, January 7, 2026, after comments by U.S. President Donald Trump suggested a possible military intervention in Colombia, days after U.S. forces struck Venezuela and captured Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and his wife Cilia Flores. Petro later said tensions eased following a phone call with Trump and announced plans to visit the United States to continue discussions. Photo by: Sebastian Barros/Long Visual Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Colombian President Petro Rally to Defend National Sovereignty

A demonstrator gestures as Colombian President Gustavo Petro speaks during a rally in defense of national sovereignty in Bogota, January 7, 2026, after comments by U.S. President Donald Trump suggested a possible military intervention in Colombia, days after U.S. forces struck Venezuela and captured Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and his wife Cilia Flores. Petro later said tensions eased following a phone call with Trump and announced plans to visit the United States to continue discussions. Photo by: Sebastian Barros/Long Visual Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Colombian President Petro Rally to Defend National Sovereignty

Colombian President Gustavo Petro speaks during a rally in defense of national sovereignty in Bogota, January 7, 2026, after comments by U.S. President Donald Trump suggested a possible military intervention in Colombia, days after U.S. forces struck Venezuela and captured Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and his wife Cilia Flores. Petro later said tensions eased following a phone call with Trump and announced plans to visit the United States to continue discussions. Photo by: Sebastian Barros/Long Visual Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Colombian President Petro Rally to Defend National Sovereignty

A person holds a sign requesting Gustavo Petro's constitutional reform as Colombian President Gustavo Petro speaks during a rally in defense of national sovereignty in Bogota, January 7, 2026, after comments by U.S. President Donald Trump suggested a possible military intervention in Colombia, days after U.S. forces struck Venezuela and captured Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and his wife Cilia Flores. Petro later said tensions eased following a phone call with Trump and announced plans to visit the United States to continue discussions. Photo by: Sebastian Barros/Long Visual Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Colombian President Petro Rally to Defend National Sovereignty

Colombian President Gustavo Petro speaks during a rally in defense of national sovereignty in Bogota, January 7, 2026, after comments by U.S. President Donald Trump suggested a possible military intervention in Colombia, days after U.S. forces struck Venezuela and captured Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and his wife Cilia Flores. Petro later said tensions eased following a phone call with Trump and announced plans to visit the United States to continue discussions. Photo by: Sebastian Barros/Long Visual Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Colombian President Petro Rally to Defend National Sovereignty

Colombian President Gustavo Petro speaks during a rally in defense of national sovereignty in Bogota, January 7, 2026, after comments by U.S. President Donald Trump suggested a possible military intervention in Colombia, days after U.S. forces struck Venezuela and captured Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and his wife Cilia Flores. Petro later said tensions eased following a phone call with Trump and announced plans to visit the United States to continue discussions. Photo by: Sebastian Barros/Long Visual Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Colombian President Petro Rally to Defend National Sovereignty

Colombian President Gustavo Petro speaks during a rally in defense of national sovereignty in Bogota, January 7, 2026, after comments by U.S. President Donald Trump suggested a possible military intervention in Colombia, days after U.S. forces struck Venezuela and captured Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and his wife Cilia Flores. Petro later said tensions eased following a phone call with Trump and announced plans to visit the United States to continue discussions. Photo by: Sebastian Barros/Long Visual Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Colombian President Petro Rally to Defend National Sovereignty

Colombian President Gustavo Petro speaks during a rally in defense of national sovereignty in Bogota, January 7, 2026, after comments by U.S. President Donald Trump suggested a possible military intervention in Colombia, days after U.S. forces struck Venezuela and captured Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and his wife Cilia Flores. Petro later said tensions eased following a phone call with Trump and announced plans to visit the United States to continue discussions. Photo by: Sebastian Barros/Long Visual Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Colombian President Petro Rally to Defend National Sovereignty

A demonstrator holds a sign that reads 'Gustavo Petro here you have your people' as Colombian President Gustavo Petro speaks during a rally in defense of national sovereignty in Bogota, January 7, 2026, after comments by U.S. President Donald Trump suggested a possible military intervention in Colombia, days after U.S. forces struck Venezuela and captured Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and his wife Cilia Flores. Petro later said tensions eased following a phone call with Trump and announced plans to visit the United States to continue discussions. Photo by: Sebastian Barros/Long Visual Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Colombian President Petro Rally to Defend National Sovereignty

A demonstrator holds a sign that reads 'Colombia is Free and sovereign' as Colombian President Gustavo Petro speaks during a rally in defense of national sovereignty in Bogota, January 7, 2026, after comments by U.S. President Donald Trump suggested a possible military intervention in Colombia, days after U.S. forces struck Venezuela and captured Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and his wife Cilia Flores. Petro later said tensions eased following a phone call with Trump and announced plans to visit the United States to continue discussions. Photo by: Sebastian Barros/Long Visual Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Former Colombian President Uribe Found Guilty on Trial

Defense lawyer of senator Ivan Cepeda, Miguel Angel del Rio (L) during the final desition taken by the jury on Colombian former president Alvaro Uribe Velez trial for fraud and witness manipulation on July 28, 2025, in Bogota, Colombia. Photo by: Sebastian Barros/Long Visual Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Former Colombian President Uribe Found Guilty on Trial

Defense lawyer of senator Ivan Cepeda, Miguel Angel del Rio speaks to the media during the final desition taken by the jury on Colombian former president Alvaro Uribe Velez trial for fraud and witness manipulation on July 28, 2025, in Bogota, Colombia. Photo by: Sebastian Barros/Long Visual Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Colombian Presidential Candidate Attacked - Bogota

Military police officers patrol the area where Colombian presidential candidate Miguel Uribe Turbay was attacked, in Bogota, Colombia, June 7, 2025. Colombian senator Miguel Uribe Turbay, who is running for the presidency in 2026, was shot and seriously wounded at a campaign rally in Bogota on Saturday, local authorities said. Colombia's Defense Minister Pedro Sanchez has announced the arrest of a suspect in the shooting of the senator, adding that an investigation is underway to determine whether others were involved. Photo by Andres Moreno/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Colombian Presidential Candidate Attacked - Bogota

People attend a candlelight vigil outside the hospital where Colombian presidential candidate Miguel Uribe Turbay is being treated after the attack, in Bogota, Colombia, June 7, 2025. Colombian senator Miguel Uribe Turbay, who is running for the presidency in 2026, was shot and seriously wounded at a campaign rally in Bogota on Saturday, local authorities said. Colombia's Defense Minister Pedro Sanchez has announced the arrest of a suspect in the shooting of the senator, adding that an investigation is underway to determine whether others were involved. Photo by Andres Moreno/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Colombian Presidential Candidate Attacked - Bogota

People gather outside the hospital where Colombian presidential candidate Miguel Uribe Turbay is being treated after the attack, in Bogota, Colombia, June 7, 2025. Colombian senator Miguel Uribe Turbay, who is running for the presidency in 2026, was shot and seriously wounded at a campaign rally in Bogota on Saturday, local authorities said. Colombia's Defense Minister Pedro Sanchez has announced the arrest of a suspect in the shooting of the senator, adding that an investigation is underway to determine whether others were involved. Photo by Andres Moreno/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Colombian Presidential Candidate Attacked - Bogota

Military police officers patrol the area where Colombian presidential candidate Miguel Uribe Turbay was attacked, in Bogota, Colombia, June 7, 2025. Colombian senator Miguel Uribe Turbay, who is running for the presidency in 2026, was shot and seriously wounded at a campaign rally in Bogota on Saturday, local authorities said. Colombia's Defense Minister Pedro Sanchez has announced the arrest of a suspect in the shooting of the senator, adding that an investigation is underway to determine whether others were involved. Photo by Andres Moreno/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Colombian Presidential Candidate Attacked - Bogota

Members of the police judicial unit inspect the site where Colombian presidential candidate Miguel Uribe Turbay was attacked, in Bogota, Colombia, June 7, 2025. Colombian senator Miguel Uribe Turbay, who is running for the presidency in 2026, was shot and seriously wounded at a campaign rally in Bogota on Saturday, local authorities said. Colombia's Defense Minister Pedro Sanchez has announced the arrest of a suspect in the shooting of the senator, adding that an investigation is underway to determine whether others were involved. Photo by Andres Moreno/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Colombian Presidential Candidate Attacked - Bogota

This photo taken on June 7, 2025 shows a scene at the site where Colombian presidential candidate Miguel Uribe Turbay was attacked, in Bogota, Colombia. Colombian senator Miguel Uribe Turbay, who is running for the presidency in 2026, was shot and seriously wounded at a campaign rally in Bogota on Saturday, local authorities said. Colombia's Defense Minister Pedro Sanchez has announced the arrest of a suspect in the shooting of the senator, adding that an investigation is underway to determine whether others were involved. Photo by Andres Moreno/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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The Government of Colombia Sets Retired Air force General Pedro Sanchez as Minister of Defense

Colombia's new minister of defense Pedro Sanchez (CL) and Colombian president Gustavo Petro (CR) march with the military joint chiefs of staff during the inauguration as new minister of defense on march 11, 2025 at the Jose Maria Cordova military cadets school in Bogota, Colombia. Sanchez is the retired general in the last 30 years to become defense minister. Photo by: Sebastian Barros/Long Visual Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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The Government of Colombia Sets Retired Air force General Pedro Sanchez as Minister of Defense

A Colombian army soldier runs the field during the inauguration as new minister of defense on march 11, 2025 at the Jose Maria Cordova military cadets school in Bogota, Colombia. Sanchez is the retired general in the last 30 years to become defense minister. Photo by: Sebastian Barros/Long Visual Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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The Government of Colombia Sets Retired Air force General Pedro Sanchez as Minister of Defense

Military officials from the Navy and Colombian air force take part during the inauguration as new minister of defense on march 11, 2025 at the Jose Maria Cordova military cadets school in Bogota, Colombia. Sanchez is the retired general in the last 30 years to become defense minister. Photo by: Sebastian Barros/Long Visual Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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The Government of Colombia Sets Retired Air force General Pedro Sanchez as Minister of Defense

Colombian president Gustavo Petro takes part during the inauguration as new minister of defense on march 11, 2025 at the Jose Maria Cordova military cadets school in Bogota, Colombia. Sanchez is the retired general in the last 30 years to become defense minister. Photo by: Sebastian Barros/Long Visual Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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The Government of Colombia Sets Retired Air force General Pedro Sanchez as Minister of Defense

Colombian president Gustavo Petro takes part during the inauguration as new minister of defense on march 11, 2025 at the Jose Maria Cordova military cadets school in Bogota, Colombia. Sanchez is the retired general in the last 30 years to become defense minister. Photo by: Sebastian Barros/Long Visual Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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The Government of Colombia Sets Retired Air force General Pedro Sanchez as Minister of Defense

Colombian president Gustavo Petro takes part during the inauguration as new minister of defense on march 11, 2025 at the Jose Maria Cordova military cadets school in Bogota, Colombia. Sanchez is the retired general in the last 30 years to become defense minister. Photo by: Sebastian Barros/Long Visual Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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The Government of Colombia Sets Retired Air force General Pedro Sanchez as Minister of Defense

Colombian president Gustavo Petro (L) and Minister of defense Pedro Sanchez (R) ride a military hummer during the inauguration as new minister of defense on march 11, 2025 at the Jose Maria Cordova military cadets school in Bogota, Colombia. Sanchez is the retired general in the last 30 years to become defense minister. Photo by: Sebastian Barros/Long Visual Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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The Government of Colombia Sets Retired Air force General Pedro Sanchez as Minister of Defense

Colombian president Gustavo Petro (L) swears in retired general Pedro Sanchez (R) as new minister of defense during the troops recognition ceremony on march 11, 2025 at the Jose Maria Cordova military cadets school in Bogota, Colombia. Sanchez is the retired general in the last 30 years to become defense minister. Photo by: Sebastian Barros/Long Visual Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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The Government of Colombia Sets Retired Air force General Pedro Sanchez as Minister of Defense

Colombian president Gustavo Petro takes part during the inauguration as new minister of defense on march 11, 2025 at the Jose Maria Cordova military cadets school in Bogota, Colombia. Sanchez is the retired general in the last 30 years to become defense minister. Photo by: Sebastian Barros/Long Visual Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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The Government of Colombia Sets Retired Air force General Pedro Sanchez as Minister of Defense

Colombian president Gustavo Petro takes part during the inauguration as new minister of defense on march 11, 2025 at the Jose Maria Cordova military cadets school in Bogota, Colombia. Sanchez is the retired general in the last 30 years to become defense minister. Photo by: Sebastian Barros/Long Visual Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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The Government of Colombia Sets Retired Air force General Pedro Sanchez as Minister of Defense

Colombian president Gustavo Petro takes part during the inauguration as new minister of defense on march 11, 2025 at the Jose Maria Cordova military cadets school in Bogota, Colombia. Sanchez is the retired general in the last 30 years to become defense minister. Photo by: Sebastian Barros/Long Visual Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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The Government of Colombia Sets Retired Air force General Pedro Sanchez as Minister of Defense

Colombian president Gustavo Petro takes part during the inauguration as new minister of defense on march 11, 2025 at the Jose Maria Cordova military cadets school in Bogota, Colombia. Sanchez is the retired general in the last 30 years to become defense minister. Photo by: Sebastian Barros/Long Visual Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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The Government of Colombia Sets Retired Air force General Pedro Sanchez as Minister of Defense

Colombian president Gustavo Petro takes part during the inauguration as new minister of defense on march 11, 2025 at the Jose Maria Cordova military cadets school in Bogota, Colombia. Sanchez is the retired general in the last 30 years to become defense minister. Photo by: Sebastian Barros/Long Visual Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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The Government of Colombia Sets Retired Air force General Pedro Sanchez as Minister of Defense

Colombian president Gustavo Petro takes part during the inauguration as new minister of defense on march 11, 2025 at the Jose Maria Cordova military cadets school in Bogota, Colombia. Sanchez is the retired general in the last 30 years to become defense minister. Photo by: Sebastian Barros/Long Visual Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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The Government of Colombia Sets Retired Air force General Pedro Sanchez as Minister of Defense

Cadets carry the Colombian flag during the inauguration as new minister of defense on march 11, 2025 at the Jose Maria Cordova military cadets school in Bogota, Colombia. Sanchez is the retired general in the last 30 years to become defense minister. Photo by: Sebastian Barros/Long Visual Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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General Pedro Sanchez is Appointed as Defense Minister of Colombia

Colombia's Air Force general Pedro Sanchez, appointed by Colombian President Gustavo Petro as the new minister of Defense gives a press conference in Bogota, Colombia, february 20, 2025. Photo by: Sebastian Barros/Long Visual Press/ABACAPRESS.COM