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Colombia Replaces Scandal-plagued Army Chief

Colombian army chief Luis Ospina has faced various scandals since he took the role in August 2022 (Credit: AFP)

Colombia's president on Monday replaced the country's army chief, who had come under fire for deteriorating security and a scandal in which he allegedly put his wife's English teacher under surveillance out of jealousy.

According to a statement from the defense ministry, President Gustavo Petro had decided to replace General Luis Ospina with retired Major General Luis Emilio Cardozo Santamaria.

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