The Colombian government says that the dad of Liverpool player Luis Díaz was kidnapped by left-wing rebels of the National Liberation Army (ELN).
Luis Manuel Díaz was abducted at gunpoint, along with his wife, in a harrowing incident on Saturday. While the kidnappers left the player’s mother behind in a car, they forcibly took away his father, creating a distressing and uncertain situation.
Extensive Security Deployment for His Rescue
The authorities have responded to the crisis with urgency, deploying hundreds of police officers and soldiers in an effort to secure the safe release of Luis Manuel Díaz.
Initial Suspicions and a Change in Assessment
Initially, the police had indicated that a criminal gang was likely responsible for the abduction.
However, on Thursday, a government delegation involved in peace talks with a rebel group revealed that they possessed “official knowledge” that the kidnapping had been executed by “a unit belonging to the ELN,” shedding new light on the situation.
The situation surrounding Luis Manuel Díaz’s kidnapping is evolving, with shifting assessments regarding the culprits. The efforts to secure his release are ongoing, and the involvement of a rebel group has added complexity to the situation.