Colombian lawmaker missing in plane incident

A passenger plane carrying 15 people, including a Colombian congressional representative and a candidate, disappeared near the eastern border with Venezuela. Operated by Satena, the flight from Cucuta to Ocana experienced a sudden altitude drop before vanishing from radar. Search efforts are hindered by dense jungle terrain and adverse weather conditions in the remote region. The area is also known for drug trade activities and historic armed conflict, adding complexity to the search and rescue operation.

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