The incident occurred near El Platido in the Cauca region.
BOGOTA: The Colombian army announced that 57 soldiers have been kidnapped by civilians in the southwestern mountainous region of the country, who came under pressure from FARC breakaway groups.
According to military officials, the incident took place near El Platido in the Cauca region, which is one of the most important cocaine production areas in the country and where severe tensions still persist.
The kidnapping is a sign that tensions are increasing in Colombia’s ongoing conflict, especially in areas where the drug trade and illegal gangs are active.
FARC breakaway factions have consolidated their hold on the area, causing serious difficulties for both the population and security forces.
