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            <div class="image-caption">MIAMI (March 28, 2022) – The commander of U.S. Southern Command, U.S. Army Gen. Laura Richardson, walks with Colombian Gen. Luis Navarro, the General Commander of the Colombian Military Forces, during a visit to SOUTHCOM headquarters.  Navarro visited SOUTHCOM to meet with senior leaders to discuss the U.S.-Colombia defense partnership. (Photos by Juan Chiari, U.S. Southern Command)</div>
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            <div class="image-caption">MIAMI (March 28, 2022) – From left to right, U.S. Army Command Sgt. Maj. Benjamin Jones, the Senior Enlisted Leader of U.S. Southern Command; Colombian Gen. Luis Navarro, the General Commander of the Colombian Military Forces; U.S. Army Gen. Laura Richardson, commander of SOUTHCOM; and Colombian Command Sgt. Maj. Luis Alberto Bueno pose for a photo during a visit to SOUTHCOM headquarters.  Navarro visited SOUTHCOM to meet with senior leaders to discuss the U.S.-Colombia defense partnership. (Photos by Juan Chiari, U.S. Southern Command)</div>
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    <div><b>By SOUTHCOM Public Affairs</b> <span class="date">/ Published March 28, 2022</span></div>
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    <p>MIAMI (March 28, 2022) – The commander of U.S. Southern Command, U.S. Army Gen. Laura Richardson, hosted Colombian Gen. Luis Navarro, the General Commander of the Colombian Military Forces, at SOUTHCOM headquarters today.</p>

<p>Richardson and Navarro discussed U.S.-Colombia defense cooperation. Navarro also met with other SOUTHCOM senior leaders and was briefed on the command’s mission and cooperation with Colombia’s military.</p>

<p>For many decades, U.S. and Colombian forces have worked alongside each other during exercises, humanitarian assistance missions, professional exchanges, and security operations to counter transnational threats.</p>

<p>Colombia is a staunch security partner and leader in countering regional threats, fostering regional security cooperation and supporting humanitarian and disaster relief efforts.</p>
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