Plane crash in Colombia kills 15, including politician

A small passenger plane operated by Satena crashed in northern Colombia, killing all 15 people on board, including congressman Diogenes Quintero. The aircraft lost contact shortly after taking off from Cucuta, heading for Ocana, and its emergency beacon was not activated. The cause of the crash, which occurred near the Venezuelan border, is under investigation. President Gustavo Petro expressed condolences to the victims’ families, honoring Quintero’s commitment to human rights and service in the region.

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