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Spanish Defense Ministry Suspends Two Officers Over Cerro Muriano Training Deaths

The Official Defense Bulletin announced the suspensions following the Military Central Court’s May ruling upholding charges in the Cerro Muriano case.

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Overview

  • The Ministry of Defense suspended Lieutenant Tato effective June 13, with Commander Velasco suspended effective June 14 according to the Official Defense Bulletin.
  • The suspensions were ordered by the Defense subsecretariat under article 111 of the Military Career Law as part of summary proceeding 2/01/24 handled by the Judicial Military Central Court No.2 in Madrid.
  • Both officers are among four processed in July 2024 for alleged breaches of service duties linked to the December 2023 exercise that killed soldiers Carlos León along with Miguel Ángel Jiménez at Cerro Muriano.
  • The Military Central Court in May 2025 upheld charges against all four officers; it revoked the charges alleging attempted breaches of service duties.
  • Lawyers for the victims’ families say they expect Captain Zúñiga to face suspension soon; they also anticipate the same measure for Lieutenant Colonel Zanfaño as the investigation continues.