Sergio de la Peña to Join CPAC Combating Narco-Terrorism Summit

Sergio de la Peña is a confirmed speaker for the Combating Narco-Terrorism Summit hosted by CPAC and México Republicano.

Sergio de la Peña is an American politician, defense expert, and retired U.S. Army colonel best known for serving as Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense for Western Hemisphere Affairs in the U.S. Department of Defense during the Trump administration.

Born in Chihuahua City, Mexico and raised near Roswell, New Mexico, de la Peña embarked on a distinguished 30-year career in the U.S. Army, retiring at the rank of colonel. During his military service he held a variety of leadership and international affairs posts, including as Chief of the International Affairs Division at U.S. Northern Command, where he developed theater engagement strategies and military-to-military cooperation with regional partners.

He also served as U.S. Army Section Chief in Chile and Army Attaché in Venezuela, strengthening bilateral defense relationships and facilitating training and exchange programs.

The Combating Narco-Terrorism Summit will be held on Thursday, February 5, 9:30 am-2:00 pm in the Cannon Caucus Room.

Visit CPAC.org/narco to register.