Operation to free Luis Diaz’s father from guerrilla kidnappers has BEGUN, negotiator says as details of release emerge

THE RELEASE operation of Luis Diaz’s dad has begun, the Colombian government has said.

The government’s peace talks chief negotiator with the ELN rebel group Otty Patino has predicted that the 58-year-old will be returned to his family today.

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Even though the release of Luis Mane Diaz did not happen yesterday as Patino had said, the negotiator insisted today: “This is in their hands and we trust it will be soon.

“There will no doubt be problems, but things are on the right track.”

Diaz’z kidnappers from the Northern War Front, have reportedly contacted the United Nations and church representatives to develop the different stages of the freedom operation in what has been described as a “first-stage” move.

The second phase would involve a humanitarian commission heading to a location which will not be made public so an eventual handover can take place.

That phase may already be in progress according to Colombian outlet Semana.

The third and final phase…