Luis Diaz's father, Luis Manuel Diaz, has been successfully rescued after being abducted by the left-wing guerrilla group, Ejercito de Liberacion Nacional (ELN), on October 28.
Luis Diaz's father, Luis Manuel Diaz, who was abducted at gunpoint by the left-wing guerrilla group, Ejercito de Liberacion Nacional (ELN), on October 28, has been successfully rescued.
Colombian news outlet Semana reported on Thursday that the rescue mission for the footballer’s father was a resounding success. The operation involved a 9 a.m. helicopter flight with volunteers from the United Nations (UN) and the Catholic Church.
The Colombian police had initiated preparations earlier in the week for the release of Mr. Diaz, who had been held by the guerrilla group for nearly two weeks.
Collaborative efforts between the UN, the Church, and the Colombian government were instrumental in negotiating Diaz’s freedom.
Concerns escalated on Tuesday when there was no indication of the initiation of ELN's process for releasing Luis Diaz’s father, despite measures put in place to facilitate it.
The Diaz family had called on the group to provide evidence confirming the well-being of Diaz Snr.
However, on Wednesday, hope was rekindled as humanitarian groups, including representatives from the Catholic Church and the UN, gathered on the Colombian-Venezuelan border. This move came after establishing contact with ELN to commence the handover.
Semana reported on Thursday morning, local time, that the handover had been carried out successfully.
Members of the police and other specialized forces had been tirelessly searching for the Liverpool star’s father since October 28.
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