Recognition ceremony for newly appointed command of Military Forces in Colombia

BOGOTA, COLOMBIA - JULY 9: Colombian President, Gustavo Petro Urrego and the newly appointed admiral of Colombian Armed Forces Francisco Cubides (not seen) attend a recognition ceremony at the Jose Maria Cordova Military School in Bogota, Colombia on July 9 , 2024. Francisco Cubides, a retired Colombian naval officer who served as an admiral in the Colombian Navy, now serves as the most critical being the security crisis in several regions of the country, particularly in the department of Cauca since dissident factions from the Central High Command, led by alias Ivan Mordisco, have intensified their activities following the breakdown of dialogues with the National Government. (Photo by Juancho Torres/Anadolu via Getty Images)