A pop singer and his manager have been rescued after being kidnapped for two weeks.
Miguel Ayala and his manager Nicolás Pantoja were abducted by an armed gang on 18 November.
The pair was rescued during an intelligence operation.
They were kidnapped while travelling on the Pan-American Highway between Popayán and Cali in Colombia.
They were heading to the Alfonso Bonilla Aragón International Airport to catch a flight to Bogotá.
The armed gang intercepted them in two vehicles and snatched Miguel and Nicolás, leaving their driver at the scene.
The 23-year-old singer was reportedly kidnapped by armed rebels.
According to the authorities, they demanded a ransom of £1.5m (COP 7.5 billion) for the release of Miguel and his manager.
Miguel, who is the son of Colombian music star Giovanny Ayala, 49, remained missing for a fortnight until they were freed on Tuesday (2 Dec).
Giovanny used his social media profile to ask for help and share information that could help locate his son.
Finally, on Tuesday morning, he confirmed his son’s release on Instagram, as reported by NeedToKnow.
He told his 526,000 followers: “On behalf of myself and my entire family, I thank God and the Virgin Mary today.
“And the entire Colombian Armed Forces organisation.
“I thank the Gaula Police, Jungle Commandos, Air Force, and National Army, who were part of this great operation that today brings my son Miguel Ayala and his manager Nicolás Pantoja back home safe and sound.
“To all of Colombia for your support and prayers during this difficult time, thank you!”
Colombian president Gustavo Petro confirmed that the rescue took place during an intelligence operation, and that no ransom was paid.
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