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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.
Army chief General Oscar Santiago Zarich ordered the administrative discharge of 34 soldiers with firm convictions for crimes against humanity from the dictatorship era. The decision, prompted by the Procuraduría de Investigaciones Administrativas, results in the loss of benefits such as retirements and pensions. It emerged during the week marking the 50th anniversary of the 1976 coup.
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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.
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.