Pedro Arnulfo Sánchez
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)
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Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Colombia | 2 | 7.00 | 0.18% | +0% | 50,882,884 | 93,967 | $350,000 | 646$ |
| Totals | 2 | 50,882,884 | 93,967 | $350,000 | 646$ |
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Recent Mentions
Colombia:
Pedro Arnulfo Sánchez, the Minister of Defense, informed the public about the actions taken by his department in response to the volcanic alert.
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Colombia:
Pedro Arnulfo Sánchez attended an important international summit with U.S. senators.
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Colombia:
Pedro Arnulfo Sánchez confirmed that the operation 'San Oriel' neutralized 25 members of a criminal structure.
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Colombia:
Pedro Arnulfo Sánchez, the Minister of Defense, rejected the announcement from Eln regarding a 'revolutionary trial' of kidnapped officials.
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Honduras:
Pedro Arnulfo Sánchez, Ministro de Defensa, praised the military and police for their impeccable action in rescuing a Honduran national.
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Colombia:
Minister of Defense Pedro Arnulfo Sánchez was asked by President Petro to coordinate actions with Venezuelan authorities.
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Colombia:
Pedro Arnulfo Sánchez, the Minister of Defense, offered a reward for information to identify those responsible for an illegal checkpoint.
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Venezuela:
Pedro Arnulfo Sánchez is the Colombian counterpart coordinating with Vladimir Padrino López for border defense.
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Panama:
Pedro Arnulfo Sánchez is the Minister of Defense who stated that all institutional capacities were activated to neutralize the attackers.
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Colombia:
Pedro Arnulfo Sánchez reaffirmed that Colombia has permanent military forces to protect its sovereignty.
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