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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 Senate approved a new 90-day extension on Wednesday for the deployment of the Armed Forces in the Northern Macrozone. The measure, backed by 42 votes in favor, extends the military presence in the regions of Arica and Parinacota, Tarapacá and Antofagasta for border security and migration control.
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Byråkrati og beskyttede arter som frosker forsinker byggingen av nye svenske forsvarsregimenter i Falun, noe som kan ta 15 år. Bergslagens artilleriregemente i Kristinehamn har hatt en raskere fremdrift til tross for lignende problemer. Regimentledere uttrykker frustrasjon over lange saksbehandlingstider.
President Javier Milei accepted proposals from the new Defense Minister, Carlos Presti, to replace most Armed Forces chiefs. The announcements were made via social media by Cabinet Chief Manuel Adorni. Only the Air Force chief was confirmed in his position.
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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.