Colombian Government Escalates Security for President Petro Amid Persistent Threats

Amid mounting political unrest in Colombia, the government has announced a significant escalation in protective measures for President Gustavo Petro. Defense Minister Pedro Sánchez Suárez revealed an expanded security protocol designed to counter what he calls "latent threats" targeting the president.Petro, as Colombia's head of state and commander-in-chief of the armed forces, is portrayed by officials as a prime military target. Beyond the standard presidential protection detail, the administration is deploying specialized intelligence units and rapid reaction teams to monitor and neutralize risks during all presidential movements.The reinforced security framework involves close coordination between elite battalions like the Presidential Guard...