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]

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At least 12 people remain kidnapped in Colombia's Cauca department, with some held for over 40 days. · Diario Occidente

The Governor's Office of Cauca issued a statement rejecting the kidnapping and expressing concern, calling for accelerated search and investigation efforts. · Diario Occidente

Two elderly men, aged 76 and 84, were plagiaged in July in the urban perimeter of Timbío by armed men. · Diario Occidente

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

Authorities have not yet revealed official advances regarding the investigations into the kidnappings. ·

Caracol Radio

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

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