Miguel Ayala and his manager were rescued in La Sierra, Cauca; One captured and a seized weapon advance the investigation.
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On November 18, 2025, Miguel Ayala, son of the singer Giovanny Ayala, and his manager were intercepted in the middle of the Pan-American highway, near the “El Túnel” sidewalk in Cajibío, Cauca.
Armed subjects forced them to deviate towards a rural area with difficult access, known as La Sierra, where they would remain captive for 15 days.
From the beginning, the family and followers of the young musician started prayer chains and demanded respect for the lives of the victims while the authorities deployed a search operation.
During captivity, the kidnappers reportedly demanded a million-dollar ransom of 7.5 billion pesos. Although the figure has not been officially confirmed, the case generated great social and media mobilization.
The singer Giovanny Ayala made public calls asking for discretion and ensuring that his son’s life was his priority. Keep reading: Giovanny Ayala’s son is kidnapped on the Pan-American highway; this is what is known
Gaula Rescue
The rescue was carried out by GAULA in coordination with the Police and other intelligence units. Miguel Ayala and his manager were located in good health and transferred to a safe place for medical evaluations.
#ATTENTION. The Police Gaula rescued Miguel Ayala, son of the singer Giovanny Ayala, safe and sound, after a precise operation that put an end to his kidnapping. This fact occurs after the order of the Ministry of Defense to focus all efforts and capabilities to free the young man. https://t.co/VVfCpwVHIo pic.twitter.com/cH8UaUN69Y
— Colombia Oscura (@ColombiaOscura) December 2, 2025
In the operation, an alleged perpetrator was captured and a weapon was seized, which represents a first step forward in the judicialization of the case.
Although operational details remain confidential, it was confirmed that the kidnapping took place in difficult-to-access terrain, surrounded by mountains and narrow roads, which complicated the location of the victims.
#Extension | GAULA rescued Miguel Ayala and his manager in La Sierra, Cauca, after 15 days of kidnapping. One captured and a weapon seized. According to the Police, those responsible would be from the Carlos Patiño Front and they demanded $7.5 billion. pic.twitter.com/meaBqjYzdD
— RCN News (@NoticiasRCN) December 2, 2025
The authorities are investigating the possible participation of the Carlos Patiño Front, although this has not yet been officially confirmed.
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