VOICED : Ejercito rescata a un suizo y un brasileno secuestrados en Colombia

A Swiss and a Brazilian were freed by the Colombian army after being held hostage for three months by guerrillas who rejected the peace agreement with the Farc. The military operation took place in Cauca, a region heavily affected by narcotrafficking violence. The hostages experienced severe distress and health issues during captivity. They were captured while on a tourist trip by the Dagoberto Ramos mobile column, a Farc dissident group. The captors initially demanded a ransom of $266,000, later reduced to $1,300. It remains unclear if any payment was made. The governments of Switzerland and Brazil expressed gratitude to Colombian authorities for their cooperation and praised the military for the successful operation.

Which department in Colombia was the military operation to free the hostages conducted?

• Antioquia

• Cauca

• Nariño

• Valle del Cauca

What was the primary reason for the violence in the region where the hostages were held?

• Economic instability

• Natural disasters

• Drug trafficking

• Political unrest

What group was responsible for the kidnapping of the Swiss and Brazilian tourists?

• Local criminals

• FARC dissidents

• Paramilitary forces

• ELN

How much was the initial ransom demand for the Swiss national?

• $100,000

• $500,000

• $1,300

• $266,000

Which countries expressed gratitude to Colombia for the successful rescue operation?

• United States and Canada

• Switzerland and Brazil

• Germany and France

• Argentina and Chile