Cielo Paz

Cielo Paz is a 39-year-old woman from Popayán, Colombia, who has become a poignant figure in the ongoing conflict in Ukraine due to her husband, José Aron Medina, being imprisoned in Russia after fighting on the Ukrainian side. Cielo has been struggling financially since Medina left for the war, taking on the burden of their family's debts and the care of their two children. Her story highlights the difficult choices faced by many Colombians, particularly ex-soldiers, who seek better financial opportunities in foreign conflicts.