The Global Advisor: Spotlight on Latin America | November 2024
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Colombia
Kidnap victim escapes after weeks in captivity Criminals on 9 October kidnapped a truck driver after intercepting his car in La Gloria municipality (Cesar department). The perpetrators sent a COP 20m (USD 4,600) ransom demand to his relatives, however, the victim’s family claimed to not have sufficient funds. On 21 October the victim escaped and reached the Corregimiento Los Besotes, where the local police department assisted him.
Control Risks comment
The elevated threat environment across departments in the northwest of Colombia will continue over the coming months given the presence of multiple perpetrators, ranging from armed guerillas to rural gangs. Both groups are likely to act opportunistically across inter-city roads, as well as conduct planned abductions of wealthy individuals. Kidnaps in rural areas are likely to feature longer durations, particularly in cases perpetrated by left-wing guerillas.
Suspected left-wing guerillas kidnap businesswoman in Huila department Local media on 2 October reported the abduction of an agriculture businesswoman in La Plata (Huila department). The incident occurred roughly 20 days earlier when members of a suspected left-wing guerilla group ambushed the victim. Her relatives confirmed her abduction and that they had received an unspecified ransom demand.
Control Risks comment
The presence of multiple Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia (FARC) dissident groups in departments across the south of the country will sustain an elevated kidnap risk over the coming months. Regional guerilla fronts – including the Estado Mayor Central (EMC) and the Segunda Marquetalia – are increasingly relying on ransom payments to fund efforts to expand their territorial control. Recent cases underscored the elevated risk to business owners living in rural areas or involved in agriculture.
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