Jose Drigelio Diaz Fierro has been missing since 30 September 1993 when he was abducted by armed men in Ibague, Tolima department. He has worked at a local ironmongers since he was demobilized from the guerrilla organization, the 19 April Movement, Movimiento 19 de Abril (M-19). According to his family, there were no prior death threats or warnings issued against him.