Rubén Astrada

Rubén Astrada was the victim of a high-profile kidnapping in 2003, which lasted for 27 days. He was abducted by a gang led by notorious kidnappers, including 'El Negro Sombra,' who initially demanded a ransom of $800,000. Although the ransom was eventually negotiated down, Astrada was released without any payment. His case highlighted the brutality and danger of the kidnapping epidemic in Argentina during that time, drawing public attention to the fears faced by families of affluent individuals.