Manuel Alberto Casanova

Manuel Alberto Casanova
Casanova in 2023
OccupationIntelligence official

Manuel Alberto Casanova is a Colombian government official. He has served as the director of the National Intelligence Directorate, Colombia's main intelligence agency, under President Gustavo Petro, since August 2022, when he replaced Rodolfo Amaya.[1] He is a former member of the 19th of April Movement.[1][2]

References

  1. ^ a b "Un exguerrillero del M-19 serĂ¡ el director de inteligencia de Colombia". El Tiempo. August 19, 2022. Retrieved 3 February 2026.
  2. ^ "Colombia's president names ex-guerrilla as intel chief". Buenos Aires Times. 23 August 2022. Retrieved 3 February 2026.