Pedro Arnulfo Sánchez

Pedro Arnulfo Sánchez

military Colombia

Pedro Arnulfo Sánchez is a Colombian general who recently served as the chief of security for President Gustavo Petro. He was appointed as the Minister of Defense, replacing Iván Velásquez Gómez after his resignation. With over 35 years in the military, Sánchez has expressed his commitment to addressing significant issues like armed groups and corruption in Colombia. He has also announced his retirement from active service to avoid potential conflicts within the military hierarchy as he transitions into his civilian role.

Born on Jan 01, 1971 (54 years old)

Global Media Ratings
Dominance
0.00%
Persistence
1 wks
Reach
102,205
Power
1,804$
Sentiment
6.29
Countries Mentioned
Country Mentions Sentiment Dominance + Persistence x Population = Reach x GDP (millions) = Power
Colombia 3 6.67 0.13% +10% 50,882,884 70,286 $350,000 483$
France 1 6.00 0.05% +0% 65,273,511 31,919 $2,700,000 1,320$
Totals 4 116,156,395 102,205 $3,050,000 1,803$
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Recent Mentions

France France: Pedro Arnulfo Sanchez, a former commander of the air force, has been appointed as the new Minister of Defense. 6

Le Monde: En Colombie, le président Petro nomme un général au ministère de la défense pour contrer les groupes armés

Colombia Colombia: General Pedro Arnulfo Sánchez announced his retirement from active service and is set to become the Minister of Defense. 7

El Tiempo: ¿se conjura amenaza de purga de generales?