Police rescued a 21-month old girl who had been kidnapped last Sunday in the Robledo Aures neighborhood of Medellín. The kidnappers tried to pass themselves off as Farc members, but authorities said they are common criminals.
Two people were arrested as they attempted to collect 200 million pesos in ransom for the baby’s release.
BMX biker and Olympic bronze medalist, Carlos Mario Oquendo, shares his victory with those who support him the most: his parents and two brothers.
Carlos and Elide, the parents, say they’re still on cloud nine after seeing their middle son on the podium. While dad admits he’s never been one to show his emotions, he says he definitely did when his son won the bronze medal at the London Olympics.
Alexander, the oldest son, got into BMX with Carlos Mario but quit after realizing that injuries would always be part of the sport; younger brother and fellow biker, David, won gold at the Youth Olympics in 2010 but really want to focus on his brother’s achievements right now, not on his own.
On September 1st and 2nd, 308 children from low-income families will undergo free surgical procedures. Their needs were identified by educators and activists from the Medellín Solidaria and Buen Comienzo programs and the program is spearheaded by Medellín’s first lady, Claudia Márquez.
From plastic surgeries to dermatological, neurological and cardiac procedures, families will be breathing a sigh of relief knowing that their children will be taken care of by teams of specialized doctors, nurses and caregivers.
