The subdelegate of the Government in Pontevedra, Maica Larriba, held today a meeting with the general of the Brilat, Luis Cortés, who says goodbye to this position to be destined as General of Division of the General Corps of the Spanish Army. His appointment was published yesterday in the Official State Gazette. Maica Larriba took advantage of the visit to put in value and thank her work throughout this stage in Pontevedra.
The subdelegate of the Government wanted to highlight her capacity, “demonstrated at this time, to face the changes and evolution of the army, as well as her vision of the future” and thanked her “magnificent work, especially throughout the pandemic, supporting the work done from this Subdelegation and ensuring the well-being of the neighborhood of the province.” Maica Larriba also wanted to wish the new general “all the successes in this new stage”.
Extensive experience and professional career
Luis Cortés Delgado took office as head of the VII Galicia Brigade, known as the Brilat, on 31 October 2019. From the Airborne Brigade (BRIPAC), he participated in various operations abroad, among other missions, in Bosnia and in @Iraq, where he led a joint force as part of the mission of the international coalition fighting the Islamic State.