Diego Londoño, who had been missing for two years in Peru, was finally located after being spotted in a TikTok video. Read how an Ecuadorian influencer helped reunite him with his family.
In a surprising turn of events, Diego Londoño, a 41-year-old philosopher and musician from Colombia, was found after being missing for two years, thanks to an unexpected appearance in a TikTok video.
Londoño had disappeared in Peru, and his family had been searching for him ever since. Despite their extensive efforts, they were unable to track him down. However, in a twist of fate, the search took a new direction when an influencer took matters into her own hands.
Amy Solano, an Ecuadorian businesswoman, came across the story and decided to help. After hearing reports that Londoño had been spotted in nearby Màncora, Solano set off for Chiclayo to continue the search.
While her first day yielded no results, Solano’s perseverance paid off. On September 25, during her search, she managed to spot Londoño and capture him on camera. She posted the footage to TikTok, where it quickly gained attention and helped track his whereabouts.
Thanks to Solano’s efforts, Londoño was located and taken into the custody of the Peruvian National Police (PNP). His family, who had been anxiously searching for him, received the good news that he was safe and sound.
Though Londoño’s family in Colombia was eager to reunite, reports have stated that he may not want to return to his home country just yet. According to local authorities, Londoño expressed that he does not wish to go back to Colombia at this time and prefers his life as a voluntary nomad.
In a conversation with the National Police, Londoño made it clear that he does not consider himself in danger or abandonment. He had been living a nomadic lifestyle, selling handcrafted goods made from bronze and copper as he traveled across Peru. He is described by the police as a polyglot man, at ease with moving between different cities.
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After being in the police station for one night and day, where he received food, clothing, and the opportunity to communicate with his relatives, Londoño spoke to his sisters—Olga, Martha, and Lucía—by phone. His family stated that they would respect his decision to stay in Peru for the time being.
Although the authorities suggested he might visit police stations periodically to keep in touch with his family, Londoño explained that he needs to continue his journey on his own terms. “It’s difficult for me to explain that I’m not like other people, but my family is there. From here to Lima, and from there back to Colombia. I need to work a little, I almost never have plans,” he said.
As Londoño prepares to travel from Chiclayo to Lima, it seems his future is uncertain, but he is clear about one thing: his family will have to wait until he is ready to reconnect.
