Chilean Army appoints first woman to High Command in 216-year history

Colonel María Acevedo San Martín, a 32-year veteran, becomes the first woman appointed to the Chilean Army's High Command, breaking a 216-year male-only tradition. The appointment, part of the annual 2027 Corps of Generals selection, marks a significant milestone in military gender integration. It signals a gradual cultural shift within a traditionally conservative institution, though broader implications for operational posture remain limited.

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