politics
March 27, 2026
“We were waiting for him alive”: relative of a soldier who died in the Puerto Leguízamo air tragedy
The air tragedy in Puerto Leguízamo continues to leave heartbreaking testimonies. Eight of the deceased soldiers were natives of the department of Córdoba, where their loved ones are going through hours of anguish while awaiting the arrival of the bodies to bid them a final farewell.
TL;DR
- Eight soldiers from Córdoba died in an air accident in Puerto Leguízamo.
- Families are experiencing anguish while waiting for the bodies to arrive.
- Arley Camilo Tordecilla, a 21-year-old soldier from Montería, is among the deceased.
- His family expressed their shock and grief, having expected his return alive.
- Similar tragedies are affecting families in other Córdoba municipalities.
- Communities are organizing tributes and ceremonies to honor the soldiers.
- Local authorities are providing institutional support to the affected families.
- The cause of the Hércules plane accident in Putumayo is under investigation.