politics
March 26, 2026
'He was like my brother': Harsh account of a soldier who lost his 'lanza' in the Putumayo accident
New testimonies continue to emerge following the air accident in the municipality of Puerto Leguízamo, Putumayo, where 69 members of the Public Force lost their lives and another 57 were injured. One of the survivors spoke about what happened.
TL;DR
- Soldier Mauricio Padilla, a survivor of the Puerto Leguízamo air accident, is recovering in a military hospital.
- Padilla described the moment he escaped the plane wreckage, with equipment falling on him.
- He recounted how his closest military friend, his 'lanza,' was trapped by debris and did not survive.
- Padilla spoke of the deep bond shared with military comrades, considering them like brothers.
- He sent a message of strength to the families of the victims, urging them to move forward.
- The accident resulted in 69 deaths and 57 injuries among Public Force personnel.