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.
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Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Colombia | 1 | 5.00 | 0.09% | +0% | 50,882,884 | 46,983 | $350,000 | 323$ |
| Paraguay | 1 | 5.00 | 0.09% | +0% | 7,132,538 | 6,508 | $38,000 | 35$ |
| Totals | 2 | 58,015,422 | 53,491 | $388,000 | 358$ |
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Each country's color is based on "Mentions" from the table above.
Recent Mentions
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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Panama:
Pedro Sánchez Suárez is the Minister of Defense who described the attack on the police as an 'attempt of homicide'.
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Panama:
Pedro Sánchez Suárez is the Minister of Defense who attended the memorial for the pilot.
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Colombia:
Pedro Sánchez Suárez is the Minister of Defense of Colombia who indicated willingness to collaborate with the U.S.
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Colombia:
The Minister of Defense confirmed that the criminal attack was perpetrated by a narco-criminal structure.
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Colombia:
Pedro Sánchez, the Minister of Defense, revealed that the Public Force carried out a bombing operation against the 'clan del Golfo'.
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Dominican Republic:
Pedro Sánchez Suárez is the Colombian Minister of Defense who emphasized the national shock following the attack on Uribe Turbay.
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Colombia:
Pedro Sánchez Suárez is the Minister of National Defense in Colombia, addressing issues of corruption within the military and police forces.
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