Alirio Aponte
General Alirio Aponte is the commander of the 29th Brigade of the Colombian Army, known for his leadership in military operations aimed at restoring security in conflict-affected regions. Recently, he was in the news for addressing the escalating violence in Cauca, where armed groups engaged in intense combat near a school, putting students and teachers at risk.
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Recent news mentions
General Alirio Aponte reiterated that offensive operations and territorial control continue in Totoró.
se hallaron artefactos explosivos en la zona; lo que se sabe del caso
Colombia· 2026-03-02
He informed that the operation resulted in the seizure of war material and the recovery of a minor.
'Tuvimos miedo, pero no dañaron casas', dijeron campesinosColombia· 2025-10-02
General Alirio Aponte commented on the ongoing violence and military operations in the region.
señalan que podría tratarse de la acción de un francotiradorColombia· 2025-04-27
Alirio Aponte is the commander of the Brigada 29 del Ejército who commented on the situation involving armed groups in Cauca.
Estudiantes y profesores quedaron en medio de las balas cuando grupos armados se atrincheraron en escuela del CaucaColombia· 2025-04-26
