A RAPID SEARCH IS GOING ON TO FIND LUIS DIAZ’S FATHER.
The father of Liverpool’s star winger, Luis Diaz, is still missing from Colombia, which is a worrying development after a traumatic kidnapping. There’s a growing belief that the culprits have been identified, and the Colombian authorities have not wavered in their efforts, maintaining that Mr. Diaz is still inside the country’s borders.
THE KIDNAPPING IN BARRANCAS
The disturbing incident occurred over the weekend in the town of Barrancas when armed individuals on motorbikes forcibly abducted Luis Manuel Diaz and his wife Cilenis Marulanda. Since then, the police have found Marulanda, but the search for Diaz’s father is getting more intense, and a widespread rescue effort is underway throughout Colombia.
THE SEARCH DETAILS
El Tiempo intelligence reports have determined that Mr. Diaz is most likely near the Perija mountains, which are covered in forests, allaying previous worries that he might be smuggled into Venezuela. A plane equipped with heat-detection capabilities and a Black Hawk helicopter have been deployed in addition to over 230 specialised police and military personnel as the search has intensified.
CLUES EMERGE AMIDST THE SEARCH
General Alejandro Zapata, the deputy director of the Colombian National Police, has stated that the investigation has advanced significantly. Security video has helped identify a number of people who may have been involved in the kidnapping. The elite Gaula unit and the Intelligence and Judicial Police are conducting ongoing analysis to help the authorities determine whether this crime was premeditated.
COMMUNITY UNITE FOR THE FATHER OF DIAZ
The Colombian community has taken to the streets in a moving show of support, calling for Diaz’s father to return safely. A sea of people wearing white clothing, including Diaz’s mother, participated in a peaceful march to demand his release. The event was organised by Diaz’s family and friends and was inspired by social media.
Football and family: DIAZ’S TOUGH CHOICE
The 26-year-old Diaz is anticipated to stay in England despite the turbulence, following advice regarding his safety. Gera Ponce, the footballer’s partner, has been crucial in mobilising support by posting a call to action for the community’s sit-in at Boulevard Buenavista and reflecting everyone’s desire for an end to this traumatic experience.