Colombian President-elect Abelardo De La Espriella on Monday said retired Major General Jorge Eduardo Mora will serve as defense minister in his administration, tasked with carrying out a promised crackdown on illegal armed groups and criminals, APA reports citing Reuters.
De La Espriella has spurned the peace talks with armed groups led by outgoing President Gustavo Petro, and vowed to end negotiations while mounting a harsher military offensive.