Colombia appoints new Vice Minister of Defense after brief tenure

José Antonio Luque, a close associate of the Ministry of Commerce, has been appointed Vice Minister of Defense, replacing Juan Carlos Díaz Tarud, who held the post for just over two months before stepping down to run for Governor of Atlántico. The rapid turnover suggests political maneuvering within the government ahead of regional elections. This is a routine cabinet-level appointment with no immediate market or security implications.

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