Urgent Search for Missing Teenagers in Malambo, Colombia

Malambo, Atlántico, Colombia is gripped by concern following the disappearance of four teenagers. The youths, aged 15, 16, and 17, vanished after leaving home for a soccer game on Sunday, May 18. Their distraught mother, Marjorie Mantilla, appealed for information, stating, "We don't know anything more about them. We're worried someone might be holding them." The mayor of Malambo, Yenis Orozco Bonett, confirmed a search committee has been established, involving the Family Welfare Agency, the National Police, and juvenile authorities. She emphasized the collaboration across the Caribbean region. The father of two of the missing teens also expressed his anguish, urging anyone with information to come forward. A phone number provided by the Attorney General's Office is available for anyone with information: 3116650257. The families have shared photos on social media to aid in the search. The community hopes for a swift resolution and the safe return of the missing teenagers.