Luis Diaz's Father Set for Release Today as Humanitarian Groups Reach Out to ELN Fighter

Luis Diaz's father, who was abducted by the Colombian left-wing guerrilla group ELN, may be released today after the group contacted humanitarian organizations to initiate the handover process. The UN and the Catholic Church, in collaboration with the Colombian government, have been negotiating Diaz's release. The ELN has demanded the withdrawal of military personnel from the area before releasing him. Diaz, a Liverpool forward, made an emotional plea for his father's release during a recent match. The ELN has described the kidnapping as a "mistake" and vowed to release Diaz's father once security guarantees are in place.