Colombian rebels try to justify kidnapping of Luis Díaz's father

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1970-01-01 08:00

Colombians are outraged after the rebels claim they have to resort to kidnapping because they are "poor".

Colombians have reacted with outrage after the leader of the Colombian rebels, which held the father of Liverpool footballer Luis Díaz hostage, tried to justify his kidnapping.

The National Liberation Army (ELN) said it had to resort to kidnapping for ransom because it was "poor".

The group...