Colombia’s Security Situation Under Petro

President Gustavo Petro's policies have left Colombia's armed forces in a state of crisis management, no longer in free fall but still facing significant readiness issues. The military often allows criminal groups to set the operational tempo due to these weaknesses. Key political changes, such as high command turnover and a controversial defense minister appointment, have blurred the line between politics and military operations, making the officer corps more sensitive to political signaling. Despite headline procurements like new fighter jets, the force's primary bottlenecks remain in mobility, training, and modern intelligence capabilities.