Francisco Cubides
Colombian admiral (born 1966)
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Francisco Hernando Cubides Granados (born 8 June 1966) is a Colombian admiral who has served as General Commander of the Military Forces from 2024 to 2025.[1][2] He served as general commander of the Colombian National Navy from 2022 to 2024.[3][4]
8 June 1966
- 1990–present
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| Born | Francisco Hernando Cubides Granados 8 June 1966 Bogotá, D.C., Colombia |
| Allegiance | Colombia |
| Branch | National Navy of Colombia |
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| Rank | Admiral |
| Commands | General Commander of the Military Forces General Commander of the National Navy of Colombia |
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Cubides graduated from the Almirante Padilla Naval Cadet School. He specializes in human resources management and senior management from the Nueva Granada Military University. He has advanced management studies from the Pontificia Universidad Javeriana.[5][6]
In July 2024, President Gustavo Petro appointed Cubides as the general commander of the Military Forces following the resignation of Helder Giraldo.[7][8] He is the first admiral in thirty years to serve a general commander of the Military Forces.
