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Colombian defense minister pledges to take back territory from rebels

Colombia's newly appointed Defense Minister, Pedro Sánchez, has announced a shift in the country's military strategy, aiming to retake territory lost to rebel groups. Sánchez, a retired general, was appointed in late February as the country faces its worst security crisis in a decade. This event took place on 03/11/2025 at the following location: Bogota, Colombia.

Incident Type: Political Conflict

Event Type: Statement

Total Fatalities: 0

Total Wounded: 0

Police/Military Fatalities: 0

Police/Military Wounded: 0

Civilian Fatalities: 0

Civilian Wounded: 0

Terrorist/Insurgent Fatalities: 0

Terrorist/Insurgent Wounded: 0

Number Arrested: 0

Source: AP

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