Colombian officer kidnapped by ELN urges humanitarian rescue, not military

Sub-lieutenant María Camila Pantoja, kidnapped by the ELN in Saravena, Arauca, released a video message after 14 days in captivity, pleading with the Colombian government to prioritize a humanitarian solution over a military rescue. The ELN has not issued formal demands, and the government's response remains unclear. This incident underscores ongoing security challenges in Arauca and the fragility of peace negotiations with the ELN.

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