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 | 7 | 6.00 | 0.30% | +50% | 50,882,884 | 225,716 | $350,000 | 1,553$ |
| Venezuela | 2 | 6.00 | 0.11% | +0% | 28,435,943 | 31,438 | $48,000 | 53$ |
| Guatemala | 1 | 6.00 | 0.06% | +0% | 17,915,568 | 10,728 | $82,000 | 49$ |
| Bolivia | 1 | 6.00 | 0.05% | +0% | 11,673,021 | 5,369 | $40,000 | 18$ |
| Paraguay | 1 | 7.00 | 0.04% | +0% | 7,132,538 | 3,070 | $38,000 | 16$ |
| Ecuador | 1 | 6.00 | 0.04% | +0% | 17,643,060 | 7,219 | $108,000 | 44$ |
| Totals | 13 | 133,683,014 | 283,540 | $666,000 | 1,733$ |
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Each country's color is based on "Mentions" from the table above.
Recent Mentions
Ecuador:
Pedro Sánchez Suárez is the Minister of Defense who signed the decree to suspend military operations.
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Venezuela:
Pedro Sánchez Suárez, the Minister of Defense, was urged by Guzmán to act decisively against criminal acts.
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Colombia:
Pedro Sánchez Suárez is the Minister of Defense who announced the ongoing search for Iván Mordisco.
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Colombia:
Pedro Sánchez Suárez is the Minister of Defense in Colombia, involved in the country's security policies.
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Colombia:
The Minister of Defense, Pedro Sánchez Suárez, spoke about the eradication of illicit crops using glyphosate in Colombia.
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Colombia:
Pedro Sánchez is the Minister of Defense who commented on the necessity of replacing the Kfir aircraft.
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Paraguay:
Pedro Sánchez Suárez is the Minister of Defense who spoke about the government's commitment to fighting crime.
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Colombia:
Pedro Sánchez Suárez is the Minister of Defense of Colombia discussing the critical public order situation in the country.
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Bolivia:
Pedro Sánchez Suárez is the Minister of Defense who reported the extraditions.
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Guatemala:
Pedro Sánchez Suárez is the Minister of Defense of Colombia who was present at the meeting with Kristi Noem and Gustavo Petro.
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