Some former Colombian soldiers have appeared in the Ukrainian army, joining the Ukrainian people against the invading Russian army.
Colombia has the second-largest military in the region, with up to 10,000 military personnel decommissioned from there each year. Colombian soldiers have accumulated a wealth of combat experience in the confrontation with drug trafficking forces, and are rare fighters.
According to the Associated Press, the lucrative salary is a key motivating factor that attracts these Colombian soldiers. Hundreds of Colombian veterans have traveled to fight in Ukraine, where they earn $3,300 a monthAnd in their own country it is 400-900 dollars.
They are like Latino immigrants who came to the United States in search of a better future. These volunteers don't want to protect another country, they just do it out of financial necessity. Hector Bernal, a former military doctor who runs a tactical medical center near Bogotá, said.
In order to attract these Colombian soldiers, Ukraine has created a dedicated Spanish-speaking team responsible for the recruitment and operational training of Colombian military personnel.
As for if they die on the battlefield, Ukraine** will provide hundreds of thousands of dollars in pensions to their families, instead of joining the Russian army like the Russian side, not only will they not get a penny, but they will also be said to be venereal patients.