I found and posted some info on the travellers advisary about columbia. The reason for kidnappings are many. Money recognition and hurt the government among others. In many parts of central and south america foreign tourists are thought to all be rich, and by their standards we are.
As for recognition they want to be famous, it helps recruit people, erodes the govt, and spreads their power through the use of intimidation.
According to the article I posted, Colombia is the kidnap capitol of the world as well. A dobious honor.
Un fortantanly a country is rouined by a minority of criminals, both in and out of the government. If you decide to go take care.
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John
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