Jaime Luis Buitrago, mayor of Uribia, La Guajira, broke his silence after the kidnapping of his wife Nancy Gómez: 'I request the president's support'

NewsThe local leader spoke out about the kidnapping of the municipality's social manager. President De La Espriella spoke about the case. Mayor of Uribia, Jaime Luis Buitrago, broke his silence and made a plea after the kidnapping of his wife Nancy Gómez: Photo: Social mediaJOURNALIST11.11.2026 07:57 Updated: 11.11.2026 07:57 00:0000:00 Comment The mayor of Uribia, La Guajira, Jaime Luis Buitrago, spoke out publicly after the kidnapping of his wife, Nancy Gómez, who serves as the municipality's first social manager and was intercepted on the morning of this Wednesday, November 11. The local leader confirmed the incident through a message addressed to the town's residents and asked for the support of national and departmental authorities to achieve her prompt release.*Developing story... Follow all the news from Colombia on Facebook and Twitter, or in our weekly newsletter. 00:0000:00 Comment Breaking Team EL TIEMPO NEWSLETTERSSign up for our newsletters and receive news in your email based on your interests. Stay informed about what really matters to you. EL TIEMPO GOOGLE NEWSFollow us on GOOGLE NEWS. Always stay up to date with the latest news, coverage, stories, and analysis directly on Google News. EL TIEMPO WHATSAPPJoin El Tiempo's WhatsApp channel to stay up to date with the most relevant news as it happens. EL TIEMPO APPStay informed with the EL TIEMPO app. Receive the latest news, coverage, stories, and analysis directly on your device. SUBSCRIBE TO THE DIGITAL EDITIONReliable information for you. Subscribe to EL TIEMPO and access our journalistic content without limits.