Colombian Plane Crash Kills 15, Including Congressman

A Beechcraft 1900D aircraft, operating a domestic flight in Colombia, crashed in a mountainous region, resulting in the deaths of all 15 people on board. The aircraft, owned by Searca, a company affiliated with Satena, had departed from Cucuta en route to Ocana. Communication with air traffic control was lost shortly before the scheduled arrival. Among the victims are Congressman Diogenes Quintero and Carlos Salcedo, a candidate for Congress in the upcoming March elections. The Colombian Civil Aviation Authority announced that there were no survivors. The wreckage was found near the town of La Playa de Belén. The crash has shocked Colombia, as Congressman Quintero was known for his critical stance against drug cartels. Authorities have launched an investigation to determine the cause of the tragedy. Weather conditions in the mountainous area were difficult, which may have contributed to the accident. This tragedy comes at a critical time for Colombia, as the country prepares for parliamentary elections in March. The loss of Congressman Quintero and candidate Salcedo is a blow to the country's political scene. Authorities are committed to conducting a thorough investigation to clarify the circumstances of the crash and assign responsibility.