Juan Gonzalo Vélez Puerta
Juan Gonzalo Vélez Puerta is a prominent Colombian businessman, known for being the owner of Laboratorios Ecar, a significant player in the pharmaceutical industry. Recently, he made headlines after being kidnapped from his home in Concordia, Antioquia, by armed individuals who demanded a ransom of 4 billion pesos for his release. Following a coordinated operation by the Army's Gaula division, Vélez was successfully rescued after a dramatic confrontation, highlighting ongoing issues of security and crime in the region.
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Juan Gonzalo Vélez Puerta was kidnapped from his home in Antioquia.
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