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Kidnapping of Luis Diaz’s Parents in Colombia: Mother Rescued, Father Still Missing

by Ethan Kim
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Kidnapping

The parents of Luis Diaz, the Colombian football player who is also a striker for Liverpool, were abducted last Saturday. Authorities have reported that although his mother has been safely recovered, his father’s whereabouts remain unknown.

Colombian President Gustavo Petro announced that Diaz’s mother, Cilenis Marulanda, was successfully rescued by law enforcement officers in Barrancas, a city in the northern La Guajira department of Colombia.

General William Salamanca, the Director of Colombia’s National Police, stated in a video message that every available officer is being mobilized to locate Diaz’s father.

According to officials, the parents of the 26-year-old athlete were abducted while en route to their residence. Armed assailants on motorcycles intercepted their vehicle and forcibly took them away.

The Colombian Soccer Federation has released a statement calling the kidnapping unfortunate and has urged the authorities to expedite efforts to rescue Diaz’s father.

As of the latest updates, Luis Diaz himself has yet to make any public comments regarding the incident.


Source: AP Soccer: https://bigbignews.net/soccer

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) about Kidnapping

Q: What happened to Luis Diaz’s parents in Colombia?

A: Luis Diaz’s parents were kidnapped in Colombia. While his mother was later rescued by the police, his father’s whereabouts remain unknown.

Q: Where did the kidnapping take place?

A: The kidnapping occurred in the city of Barrancas, located in the northern department of La Guajira, Colombia.

Q: Who is Luis Diaz?

A: Luis Diaz is a Colombian professional soccer player who currently plays as a striker for Liverpool.

Q: How did the abduction occur?

A: The parents of Luis Diaz were reportedly kidnapped while they were driving to their home. Gunmen on motorcycles intercepted their vehicle and took them away.

Q: What has been the official response to this incident?

A: Colombia’s President Gustavo Petro has announced the successful rescue of Diaz’s mother and the mobilization of law enforcement officers to locate his father. The Colombian Soccer Federation has expressed regret over the kidnapping and called on authorities to expedite efforts to rescue Diaz’s father.

Q: Has Luis Diaz made any public statements about the incident?

A: As of the latest updates, Luis Diaz has not made any public comments regarding the kidnapping of his parents.

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5 comments

FootieLover22 October 29, 2023 - 3:49 pm

luis diaz parent kidnap, such a shocker! mom’s safe, prayers for dad’s return.

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NewsJunkie555 October 29, 2023 - 4:15 pm

soccer star family in kidnap drama, crazy stuff, hope they get the dad back.

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SoccerFan123 October 29, 2023 - 8:49 pm

so sad bout Diaz’s parents, glad his mom’s ok tho. hope they find his dad soon!

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InfoBuff2023 October 29, 2023 - 9:26 pm

important news – luis diaz’s parents kidnapped in colombia, mom rescued, dad still missing. luis hasn’t spoken yet. #safetyfirst

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ConcernedCitizen99 October 30, 2023 - 1:55 pm

luis diaz, striker for liverpool, parents kidnapped in colombia. mom safe but dad still missing. sad 🙁

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