A small commercial aircraft operated by state-owned airline Satena crashed in a remote mountainous region near the Colombia-Venezuela border, killing all 15 people on board, according to Colombian authorities and the airline. Debris was discovered near La Playa de Belén and Cúcuta, with no reports of survivors. The plane's emergency beacon was not activated, and the cause of the crash remains under investigation by Colombia's Civil Aeronautics Authority. Quintero held a seat reserved for conflict victims and was known for his advocacy in the troubled border area. The flight had taken off around 11:42 a.m. local time and was scheduled to land shortly after noon.