Oddly enough...

It turns out that the current owner of my family's former ranch in Purificación was kidnapped by thugs, along with four other people (including one child) and a relative of mine named Edgar. Edgar escaped and related the story to my great-aunt Beatica, who told my dad. Apparantly, they let everyone go except for the ranch owner. He will be sold to the guerrilla, who will hold him for ransom.

Strange, but true.

On another note, I was reminded this weekend why I don't drink hard liquor.