Carlos Salcedo isn’t in the news—today it’s a tragic Colombian plane crash killing 15, including a child. Salcedo’s a Mexican footballer, not involved.
On January 28, 2026, a Satena-operated Beechcraft 1900 turboprop crashed shortly after takeoff from Cúcuta, Colombia, killing all 15 onboard, including congress member Diogenes Quintero and congressional candidate Carlos Salcedo. The crash occurred in the conflict-ridden Catatumbo region near the Venezuelan border. The cause remains under investigation, with adverse weather suspected.