For their efforts against crime in the country, Abelardo de la Espriella announced that he will award medals to members of the Armed Forces and the Police: “Heroes of the Fatherland”

Colombian President Abelardo de la Espriella announced on Saturday, September 5, that he will honor members of the Military Forces and the National Police next week. The planned decorations recognize the security forces for their recent operational successes and blows against criminal organizations, illegal armed groups, and drug trafficking in the country.

The announcement coincides with heightened public attention regarding government security metrics, including the emergence of a viral website highlighting the administration's anti-narcotics and counter-insurgency results prior to the official presidential presentation.