‘We will keep our word’ – Luis Diaz’s father will be freed by guerrilla group if ‘guarantees’ are met

Luis Diaz (centre) revealed a message – Libertad para Papa – which translates as ‘Freedom for my Dad’ (Zac Goldwin/PA)

Richard Jolly
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The guerrilla group who kidnapped Luis Diaz’s father have said they are willing to release him if they get security guarantees from the Colombian government.

The Liverpool forward’s father, Luis Manuel Diaz, was seized at gunpoint by the National Liberation Army (ELN) on 28 October along with his wife, Cilenis Marulanda, who was then freed by police.