Armed Forces
Colombia declares three days of national mourning after Putumayo plane crash
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Following the March 23, 2026, crash of a Colombian Aerospace Force Hercules plane in Puerto Leguízamo, Putumayo, which killed 69 uniformed personnel, President Gustavo Petro declared three days of national mourning. Flags are at half-mast in public entities, with military honors nationwide and similar measures by regional authorities.
The Supreme Court on Tuesday directed the armed forces to grant permanent commission to eligible women officers and ordered full pension benefits for those already released, treating them as having completed 20 years of qualifying service. Pensions will be fixed accordingly, with arrears payable from January 1, 2025.
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On Wednesday, President José Antonio Kast held meetings with the Army commander-in-chief, General Pedro Varela, and Navy commander-in-chief, Admiral Fernando Cabrera, to learn about the Armed Forces' needs. The meetings, attended by Defense Minister Fernando Barros, aim to advance defense policies and strengthen joint efforts.
The Supreme Court has ruled that wealth exceeding a public official's lawful income is presumed ill-gotten and can be forfeited, even if registered under others' names. This decision upholds the forfeiture of assets belonging to retired Lt. Gen. Jacinto Ligot and his family. The ruling reinforces anti-corruption measures under Republic Act 1379.