Luis Diaz's father has been freed by kidnappers almost two weeks after being taken by the guerrilla terrorist group ELN. Luis Manuel Diaz was released to a 'Humanitarian Commission' involving the Catholic Church and the UN. He is currently undergoing medical checks in a nearby city, with family on their way to reunite with him.
The Colombian Football Federation expressed gratitude to the National Government, Military Forces, National Police, and other institutions involved in the release. ELN, a left-wing guerrilla group, was found responsible for the abduction. Diaz's mother was rescued hours after the kidnapping, while his father remained missing. The football federation emphasized the importance of football as a symbol of talent, dedication, and unity, calling for the sport to remain a source of entertainment, competition, and joy in Colombia.
