Helder Fernán Giraldo (born 31 December 1967) is a Colombian general who served as General Commander of the Military Forces from 2022 to 2024.
Born in Ibagué, Tolima. He studied at the José MarÃÂa Córdova Military School. He completed a specialization in human resources at the Sergio Arboleda University.
He is an expert in international humanitarian law. In August 2022, then President-elect Gustavo Petro appointed Giraldo as Commander General of the Military Forces, taking office on August 12.