Hmong American Activist Tou Ger Xiong Murdered in Colombia

Xiong was kidnapped and killed after meeting a woman he connected with online, marking a rise in kidnappings in the country.

Tou Ger Xiong, a Hmong American comedian and activist, was found dead in Medellín, Colombia, after being kidnapped and held for ransom.
Xiong was in Colombia for a vacation and was abducted after meeting a woman he connected with online.
Xiong's captors demanded a $2,000 ransom, but it is unclear if the money was ever collected.
Xiong was a prominent figure in the Hmong community in St. Paul, Minnesota, known for his comedy and activism.
This incident is part of a rising trend of kidnappings in Colombia, with 253 cases reported this year.