politics
March 23, 2026
Gustavo Petro orders military modernization after air accident
Amid the controversy sparked by the tragedy in which an Air Force plane crashed in Puerto Leguízamo, Putumayo, carrying around 120 soldiers, President Gustavo Petro reacted with annoyance and immediately ordered the renewal of military armaments.
TL;DR
- President Gustavo Petro ordered the immediate renewal of military armaments after an Air Force plane crashed in Puerto Leguízamo, Putumayo.
- The plane was carrying around 120 soldiers.
- Petro expressed frustration with bureaucratic delays in approving armament purchases, which have been pending for a year.
- He called an urgent meeting with the director of the National Planning Department and the Minister of Defense to approve a Conpes for armaments, prioritizing anti-drone technology.
- Investigations into the cause of the accident are underway; videos show the plane losing altitude and exploding.
- Petro hopes there will be no fatalities in the 'horrendous accident'.