Pedro Sánchez Suárez
General Pedro Sánchez Suárez is a prominent figure in the Colombian military, recently appointed as the Minister of Defense by President Gustavo Petro, marking the first time in over three decades that a military officer has held this position. Known for his expertise as a combat helicopter pilot, he led the successful 2023 operation to rescue indigenous children lost in the jungle after a plane crash. His appointment has stirred significant controversy, given the historical precedent of civilian leadership in the defense ministry since 1991, and he faces substantial challenges in addressing Colombia's current security crisis and navigating the complex political landscape.
Global Media Ratings
Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Colombia | 3 | 6.00 | 0.28% | +0% | 50,882,884 | 144,691 | $350,000 | 995$ |
| Ecuador | 1 | 5.00 | 0.09% | +0% | 17,643,060 | 16,660 | $108,000 | 102$ |
| Totals | 4 | 68,525,944 | 161,351 | $458,000 | 1,097$ |
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Each country's color is based on "Mentions" from the table above.
Recent Mentions
Colombia:
Pedro Sánchez Suárez is the Colombian Minister of Defense who was present at the meeting.
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Ecuador:
Pedro Sánchez Suárez, the Colombian Minister of Defense, was part of the delegation during the meeting.
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Colombia:
Pedro Sánchez Suárez was part of the delegation that accompanied President Petro.
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Colombia:
Defense Minister Pedro Sánchez showed total solidarity with his cabinet colleague Idárraga and called for immediate investigations.
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Ecuador:
Pedro Sánchez Suárez, the Minister of Defense, stated that the government does not recognize any ceasefire or order to stop protecting the Colombian people.
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Colombia:
Pedro Sánchez Suárez mobilized military and police resources to confront the armed strike announced by the Eln.
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Panama:
Pedro Sánchez Suárez mobilized all military and police capabilities to face the armed strike announced by the ELN.
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Colombia:
Pedro Sánchez Suárez participated in a debate regarding security issues.
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Paraguay:
Pedro Sánchez Suárez defended the criteria for determining combatant status in relation to the bombing incident.
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Dominican Republic:
Pedro Sánchez Suárez is the Minister of Defense who is involved in the military response to the violence in Cauca.
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