Colombian President Manuel Santos Shakes Up Military -- BBC
Colombian President Juan Manuel Santos has appointed new military commanders, as the defence ministry gets an extra $840m (£525m) in funding.
Gen Alejandro Navas is to be the head of the armed forces, and there are new chiefs of the army, navy and air force.
The changes had been expected after a recent upsurge in rebel attacks.
Defence Minister Juan Carlos Pinzon, sworn in on Monday, has promised new strategies to combat armed groups.
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