Angie Paola Argáez Núñez, a 29-year-old influencer and entrepreneur, was abducted at about 2:30 a.m. from a rural property in Campana, Maicao, La Guajira. The suspects fled in a white 2018 Toyota Fortuner. Maicao's mayor announced a reward of 100 million pesos for information leading to her recovery, and Gaula with national police units are leading a widespread search. Authorities urge the public to call 165 or 321 394 0581 with tips; callers can remain anonymous. The investigation is ongoing and a motive has not been disclosed.
Colombian Influencer Angie Paola Argáez Núñez Kidnapped in La Guajira — Authorities Offer 100 Million Peso Reward
Angie Paola Argáez Núñez
Angie Paola Argáez Núñez, a 29-year-old content creator and entrepreneur, was kidnapped from a rural property in Campana, Los Palitos district of Maicao, La Guajira, in the early hours of Monday, local media reported.
According to regional outlet Guajira News, the abduction occurred at about 2:30 a.m. when three or four armed men forced their way onto the private property and took Argáez Núñez. The suspects fled in a white 2018 Toyota Fortuner registered to the victim.
Following a security council meeting, Maicao Mayor Miguel Felipe Aragón announced a reward of up to 100 million pesos for information leading to Argáez Núñez's safe recovery, according to El Universal. The Mayor's Office said the reward will be awarded to anyone who provides credible, actionable information about her whereabouts.
Search and Investigation
Police and military anti-kidnapping units (Gaula) mobilized immediately, imposing road and village lockdowns and intensifying patrols near informal border crossings. National police intelligence (Sipol) and criminal investigations (Sijín) are coordinating the probe. Authorities are reviewing security-camera footage and other leads to trace the Fortuner and identify those responsible.
The Mayor's Office has urged residents to come forward with information. Tips can be submitted through the emergency line 165 or by calling 321 394 0581; callers are promised anonymity.
Context
Maicao sits roughly 12 miles from the Venezuelan border and is a major commercial crossing known for a history of smuggling and the activity of armed groups. Authorities have not disclosed a motive or indicated whether the kidnappers have contacted the victim's family.
The kidnapping comes amid a broader rise in abductions in Colombia. Bogota-based think tank Fundación Ideas para la Paz reported 256 kidnappings from January–July 2025, a 57.1% increase from the same period in 2024. Colombia's Ministry of Defense recorded 56 kidnappings in January–February 2026, up from 50 in the same period last year.
As of Monday evening, Argáez Núñez's whereabouts remained unknown and the case is under active investigation. Friends, family and followers have launched online campaigns calling for her safe return.
Authorities ask anyone with information to call 165 or 321 394 0581. Information may be submitted anonymously.
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