In Neiva, Huila, a military ceremony marked the command transition for the Ninth Brigade of the Army, with Colonel Henry Herrera handing over leadership to Colonel César Augusto Suárez Giraldo. The event was attended by local authorities, ecclesiastical figures, and senior officials from the Public Force.
The military ceremony for the command transition occurred in Neiva, the capital of Huila department, signaling the end of Colonel Henry Herrera's tenure leading the Ninth Brigade. During the event, Herrera transferred command to his successor, Colonel César Augusto Suárez Giraldo, who took over as the unit's new leader.
Key attendees from departmental and national spheres included Huila Governor Rodrigo Villalba, who joined the new commander Suárez Giraldo. The colonel's family, comprising his wife Ana María de Suárez and sons Santiago and Miguel Ángel Suárez, supported him at the ceremony.
Other prominent figures present were Ángela Parra, Huila's social manager; businessman Jesús Oviedo; Lina Carrera, president of the Huila Chamber of Commerce; and Senator Esperanza Andrade. Neiva Mayor German Casagua also appeared alongside outgoing commander Henry Herrera and Governor Villalba.
This handover marks a significant institutional moment for the Ninth Brigade, which handles security in Huila and surrounding areas. The ceremony highlighted the continuity of military operations and the commitment to local community engagement, within a framework of collaboration between armed forces and civil authorities.