Between February and May 2000 , journalist Ignacio Gómez received at least 56 threatening letters . In an article published by '' El Espectador '' , Gómez had revealed that the Mapiripán Massacre , in which 49 peasants were killed by paramilitary militias , had been supported by members of the Colombian Army . After escaping a kidnapping attempt in Bogotá on 24 May , Gómez sought refuge in the United States on 1 June 2000 . He would return to Colombia one year later and become part of '' Noticias Uno '' TV newscast
Mapiripán Massacre
Mapiripán Massacre
El Espectador