Nuevo ministro de Defensa: De La Espriella anuncia al general (r) Jorge Eduardo Mora

President-elect Abelardo De La Espriella announced on Monday the appointment of retired Major General Jorge Eduardo Mora López as the new Minister of Defense, a decision he said aims to strengthen his government's security policy and regain territorial control in the regions most affected by violence. The announcement was made via his Twitter account, where the president-elect praised the retired officer's military career and asserted that his appointment represents recognition of the work of the Armed Forces and the National Police. "Today I entrust the Ministry of Defense to a man who has dedicated his life to serving Colombia with honor, discipline, and loyalty. Major General Jorge Eduardo Mora López represents the recognition of an entire nation for our soldiers and police officers, and the commitment to restoring authority, strengthening the morale of the Public Force, and ensuring that the State once again exercises control in every corner of the country," the president-elect wrote. In the same message, De La Espriella concluded with a declaration of support for the military: "Glory to the soldier! In our miraculous homeland, honor once again occupies its rightful place. Today more than ever, stand firm for security and stand firm for the homeland!" Subscribe [FREE] to our YouTube channel: http://bit.ly/2CFF7Fo and find news from Colombia and all its regions, world news, and much more. Follow us on Google News: http://bit.ly/2lM3iLH Follow us on social media: Facebook:   / bluradiocolombia   Instagram:   / bluradio   Twitter:   / bluradioco   Email: [email protected] Our network of YouTube channels: Noticias Caracol: http://bit.ly/2Jhc3oO Subscribe Caracol Televisión: http://bit.ly/2CHpld2 Subscribe Gol Caracol: http://bit.ly/2yAIGcU Subscribe Shock: http://bit.ly/2CHNKzi Subscribe La Kalle: http://bit.ly/2JkgfEz Subscribe Caracol Play: http://bit.ly/2SkyjlM Subscribe El Espectador: http://bit.ly/2D4rkt7 Subscribe