Ministerio de Defensa Nacional | Comando General de las Fuerzas Militares de Colombia

Minister of Defense presented the new Policy on Human Rights and International Humanitarian Law

The Policy responds to an updating process that began in 2008 and 2017 under the leadership of HH.RR and IHL directors of the Ministry of Defense that initiated institutional strengthening in t

Mission Continuing Promise 2024: strategic exercise that strengthens the relationship between Colombia and the United States for the well-being of the community

Since 2017, this binational operation has expanded its focus to include medical and dental assistance, construction projects and emergency management training in Colombia.

No new agreement will be made with the Central General Staff in the southwest of the country: Defense Minister

Minister Velásquez requested that up to $500 million will be provided to anyone who provides information that leads to the arrest of the main ringleaders of the Jaime Martínez front.

"This system of organization adopted does not weaken the Military Forces in any way": Minister Velásquez

The reorganization encompasses key changes to the Military's Joint Forces Commands and to Task Forces Omega, Hercules and Vulcano.

The strengthening of the Military Forces in Valle del Cauca has been planned since the beginning of this Government and has been strengthened for the COP 16

During this government, 1,104 police officers have been sent to the region to reach 4,831 members of the Military Forces working for the safety and well-being of the Vallunos.

Minister of Defense announced strengthening of security in Casanare, Boyacá and Arauca

The Colombian Navy announced the arrival of four river surveillance boats.

Inter-Institutional Council announces new strategy to combat Kidnapping and Extortion

The implementation of the new Comprehensive Strategy to Combat Kidnapping and Extortion 2024-2026, as well as the creation of three new GAULA (ANTI-EXTORTION AND ANTI-KIDNAPPING GR

Minister Velásquez describes as unacceptable the conditions of confinement and displacement of families in the Middle Magdalena region

Minister Velásquez orders increased operations against the Organized Armed Group, GAO, Clan del Golfo in the Magdalena Medio region.

With more units, the Minister of Defense strengthens the security of the signatories of peace in the territories

During the Public Hearing on the Implementation of Peace Agreements, the Secretary of the Council of the Ministry of Defense, Alexandra González, reported on the increase in police personnel to

More members of the Military Forces will arrive in Santander in 2024

Barrancabermeja reported a 37% reduction in homicides in the first month of 2024.

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