Father of Liverpool striker Luis Díaz released after his kidnapping in Colombia by ELN guerrillas
By ASTRID SUÁREZ and MARKO ÁLVAREZ
Associated Press
BARRANCAS, Colombia (AP) — Colombia’s government has announced that the father of Liverpool striker Luis Díaz has been released by members of a guerrilla group who kidnapped him in northern Colombia. The release ends a 12-day ordeal for the family. Luis Manuel Díaz’s kidnapping on Oct. 28 in the small town of Barrancas had quickly drawn international attention and appeals for his release. The guerrilla group National Liberation Army, or ELN, acknowledged some of its members carried out the kidnapping but have said it was a mistake. The release was announced by the government’s delegation that currently is in peace negotiations with the ELN.