# 12 People Remain Kidnapped in Colombia's Cauca Department

At least 12 people remain kidnapped in Colombia's Cauca department, including a young woman and two elderly men.

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At least 12 people remain kidnapped in Colombia's Cauca department, with some held for over 40 days. [^1]

The Governor's Office of Cauca issued a statement rejecting the kidnapping and expressing concern, calling for accelerated search and investigation efforts. [^2]

Two elderly men, aged 76 and 84, were plagiaged in July in the urban perimeter of Timbío by armed men. [^3]

Valeria Daza Fajardo, a young woman, was kidnapped in the rural area of Villarrica after her vehicle was intercepted by armed men in the vereda La Primavera. [^4]

Authorities have not yet revealed official advances regarding the investigations into the kidnappings. [^5]

Two elderly men, aged 76 and 84, were kidnapped in the urban perimeter of the municipality of Timbío by armed men in July. [^6]

## What this stands on

1. At least 12 people remain kidnapped in Colombia's Cauca department, with some held for over 40 days. (Diario Occidente, News)
2. The Governor's Office of Cauca issued a statement rejecting the kidnapping and expressing concern, calling for accelerated search and investigation efforts. (Diario Occidente, News)
3. Two elderly men, aged 76 and 84, were plagiaged in July in the urban perimeter of Timbío by armed men. (Diario Occidente, News)
4. Valeria Daza Fajardo, a young woman, was kidnapped in the rural area of Villarrica after her vehicle was intercepted by armed men in the vereda La Primavera. (Diario Occidente, News)
5. Authorities have not yet revealed official advances regarding the investigations into the kidnappings. (Caracol Radio, News)
6. Two elderly men, aged 76 and 84, were kidnapped in the urban perimeter of the municipality of Timbío by armed men in July. (Caracol Radio, News)

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