Colombian military rescues 27 abducted soldiers, dozens remain captive | Armed Groups News

According to the army, soldiers were taking part in an operation in San Juan de Micay when they were blocked by about 600 locals.

Colombian authorities have rescued 27 out of 72 soldiers who were held captive in the southwest of the country in an area controlled by rebel fighters and a key zone for cocaine production.

In a statement on Sunday, the military noted 45 soldiers “remain deprived of their liberty under the guerrilla regime”.