COBefore the end of President Gustavo Petro’s government, his Defense Minister Pedro Sánchez ordered that all purchases of anti-drone systems for the military would go through Codaltec, a defense-related company. Codaltec was tasked with acquiring these systems for the government, particularly in the Catatumbo region. However, the Army later notified authorities that the systems procured by Codaltec did not meet their technical requirements, leading to legal complications. The situation has become a point of controversy, especially since the Catatumbo region is heavily affected by drone attacks using explosives. Recently, several soldiers were killed during an offensive by illegal groups in Norte de Santander. The Army urgently needs functional anti-drone systems, but the procurement process has stalled due to non-compliance with specifications. Additionally, the Office of the Comptroller General criticized Codaltec for acting as an intermediary in the acquisition process, which was not its intended role.
Bias read (Center): The article presents a factual account of the procurement issues involving Codaltec and the Colombian Defense Ministry under former Minister Pedro Sánchez. It does not exhibit overtly biased language, one-sided sourcing, or editorializing. Instead, it reports on controversies and criticisms raised,
