Colombian Soldiers Re-Captured in Meta After Brief Freedom from Kidnapping

Colombian soldiers kidnapped in Meta Department were briefly freed but have now been re-captured, allegedly by FARC dissidents, highlighting ongoing security challenges in the region.

• The National Army of Colombia reported that two soldiers, initially freed from a kidnapping in La Macarena, Meta, were re-captured shortly after their release.
• The soldiers were taken by a crowd allegedly incited by FARC dissidents, raising concerns over their influence in the Meta Department and surrounding areas.
• This incident underscores the persistent security threats faced by the National Army of Colombia in various Departments of Colombia, particularly in rural municipalities like La Macarena.