Spanish couple kidnapped in Colombia

Two Spanish tourists have been kidnapped in Colombia while driving in La Guajira, near the Venezuelan border.

The couple disappeared on Friday, but Spanish authorities only confirmed the kidnapping on Tuesday.

The kidnappers contacted the hostages' family and identified themselves as members of the left-wing rebels Farc, Colombian authorities say, BBC reports.

The group, which last year vowed to stop civilian hostage-taking, has not claimed responsibility.