Pedro Sánchez Suárez
PanamamilitaryMale5.9Global Dominance: 0.00%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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Pedro Sánchez Suárez is the Minister of Defense of Colombia and has discussed security measures for the elections.
Colombia elegirá al sucesor de Petro entre las opciones de la izquierda y la ultraderechaPanama· 2026-06-21
Pedro Sánchez assured that authorities are aware of potential threats and risks that could lead to disturbances.
'Ningún ciudadano que haya defendido este Gobierno debe agredir a nadie'
Colombia· 2026-06-20Pedro Sánchez is the Minister of Defense who is responsible for ensuring security during the presidential elections in Colombia.
El mapa de las 32 zonas rojas donde se reforzó la seguridad para las elecciones presidenciales; coincide con 'santuarios' elenos y de disidenciasColombia· 2026-05-31
Pedro Sánchez Suárez, the Minister of Defense, commented on the tragic outcomes of the recent clashes between armed groups.
Al menos 48 muertos en enfrentamientos entre dos disidencias de las FARC en ColombiaPanama· 2026-05-30
Pedro Sánchez Suárez is the Minister of Defense addressing electoral irregularities.
alertas están concentradas en zonas de las curules de pazColombia· 2026-03-07
Pedro Sánchez Suárez was involved in finalizing details of the Plan Democracia.
Registraduría realizó exposición del código fuente de los softwares de preconteo y escrutinio para las elecciones del 8 de marzoColombia· 2026-02-25
Pedro Sánchez explained the strategy to neutralize high-value targets in the context of Colombia's security policy.
Mindefensa revela que el Gobierno busca trabajar con Estados Unidos y Venezuela para debilitar al ElnColombia· 2026-02-09Pedro Sánchez Suárez is the Minister of Defense and part of the Colombian delegation.
Quito acoge reunión clave entre Ecuador y Colombia por aranceles del 30 % y seguridad | Política | Noticias
Ecuador· 2026-02-06
Pedro Sánchez Suárez is the Minister of Defense of Colombia leading the delegation to Ecuador.
Una delegación de Colombia viajará a Quito para entablar diálogos ante conflicto arancelario, informan medios colombianos | Política | NoticiasEcuador· 2026-02-06
Pedro Sánchez Suárez is the Minister of Defense leading the Colombian delegation to Ecuador.
Colombia envía delegación a Quito en medio de la crisis comercial y diplomática con EcuadorColombia· 2026-02-06Pedro Sánchez Suárez is the Colombian Minister of Defense who was present at the meeting.
El detalle que le dio el mandatario Donald Trump al presidente Gustavo Petro tras la reunión en la Casa Blanca: 'Amo a Colombia'Colombia· 2026-02-04
Pedro Sánchez Suárez, the Colombian Minister of Defense, was part of the delegation during the meeting.
Dos horas a puerta cerrada y un mensaje de ‘I love Colombia’: Trump y Petro bajan el tono tras reunión en la Casa Blanca | Internacional | NoticiasEcuador· 2026-02-03Pedro Sánchez Suárez was part of the delegation that accompanied President Petro.
Presidente Gustavo Petro habló por primera vez tras reunión con Donald Trump en la Casa Blanca, en Estados Unidos: 'Recorre uno la historia'Colombia· 2026-02-03
Defense Minister Pedro Sánchez showed total solidarity with his cabinet colleague Idárraga and called for immediate investigations.
en Casa de Nariño no está cayendo bien tensión entre ambos funcionariosColombia· 2026-01-18
Pedro Sánchez Suárez, the Minister of Defense, stated that the government does not recognize any ceasefire or order to stop protecting the Colombian people.
Ejército de Colombia denuncia secuestro de 18 militares por civiles | Internacional | NoticiasEcuador· 2025-12-22Pedro Sánchez Suárez mobilized military and police resources to confront the armed strike announced by the Eln.
¿qué departamentos recomienda no visitar?Colombia· 2025-12-14Pedro Sánchez Suárez mobilized all military and police capabilities to face the armed strike announced by the ELN.
Ministro colombiano moviliza ‘todas las capacidades’ para enfrentar el paro armado del ELNPanama· 2025-12-13Pedro Sánchez Suárez participated in a debate regarding security issues.
Los ‘reversazos’ del Gobierno en seguridad que marcan el ocaso de la ‘paz total’Colombia· 2025-11-23
Pedro Sánchez Suárez defended the criteria for determining combatant status in relation to the bombing incident.
Petro defiende bombardeo en el que murieron siete menores y rechaza comparaciones con Gaza - Mundo
Paraguay· 2025-11-17
Pedro Sánchez Suárez is the Minister of Defense who is involved in the military response to the violence in Cauca.
Escalada de violencia guerrillera y muerte de niños en bombardeos avivan críticas a Petro
Dominican Republic· 2025-11-16
Pedro Sánchez Suárez is the Minister of Defense who described the attack on the police as an 'attempt of homicide'.
Indígenas hieren con flechas a cuatro policías en protesta frente a la Embajada de Estados Unidos en BogotáPanama· 2025-10-18
Pedro Sánchez Suárez is the Minister of Defense who attended the memorial for the pilot.
Cali se viste de blanco y enciende velas por víctimas del atentadoPanama· 2025-08-25
Pedro Sánchez Suárez is the Minister of Defense of Colombia who indicated willingness to collaborate with the U.S.
¿Qué implicaciones tiene la postura de Colombia frente al despliegue militar de Estados Unidos que amenaza al régimen de Maduro?Colombia· 2025-08-24
The Minister of Defense confirmed that the criminal attack was perpetrated by a narco-criminal structure.
¿qué hay detrás de la reciente ola de violencia en Cali, Antioquia y Caquetá?Colombia· 2025-08-22
Pedro Sánchez, the Minister of Defense, revealed that the Public Force carried out a bombing operation against the 'clan del Golfo'.
Mindefensa revela nuevo bombardeo contra el ‘clan del Golfo’ en AntioquiaColombia· 2025-07-10
Pedro Sánchez Suárez is the Colombian Minister of Defense who emphasized the national shock following the attack on Uribe Turbay.
A un mes del atentado a Miguel Uribe, Colombia mantiene la fe y rechaza la violenciaDominican Republic· 2025-07-07
Pedro Sánchez Suárez is the Minister of National Defense in Colombia, addressing issues of corruption within the military and police forces.
‘En el interior de la Fuerza Pública hay gente corrupta’Colombia· 2025-06-29
Pedro Sánchez Suárez attributed the kidnapping of military personnel to the Carlos Patiño group.
Ejército colombiano denuncia que 57 militares fueron "privados de su libertad" por civiles
Venezuela· 2025-06-23
Pedro Sánchez is the Minister of Defense who has condemned the kidnapping of soldiers.
Este es el temido disidente de las Farc señalado de estar detrás del secuestro de militares en el cañón del MicayColombia· 2025-06-22
The Minister of Defense, Pedro Sánchez, lamented the situation and demanded the release of the military personnel.
Número de militares secuestrados en el cañón del Micay asciende a 29; ministro de Defensa exige la liberaciónColombia· 2025-06-22