Colombian Hostage

Making Up for Lost Time

John Otis | Posted 05.25.2011

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John Otis

Clara Rojas spent six years as the hostage of the Colombian rebel group FARC, and gave birth to a baby boy in the jungle. Now she's campaigning for a seat in the Colombian Senate.

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Ingrid for President / Ingrid Para Presidenta

David Paul Appell | Posted 05.25.2011

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David Paul Appell

Betancourt has hinted at another run for the top job. If she does, she could become not just one the world's most respected presidents but also a much-needed beacon of hope in Latin America.

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Former Colombian Hostages Weigh Book And Movie Deal Options

Variety | Posted 05.25.2011

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Just one week after 15 hostages were freed by Colombian commandos, Hollywood has come knocking. Several potential projects are already taking shape, ...

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Ingrid Betancourt Reunited With Her Children After Six Years

AP | FRANK BAJAK | Posted 05.25.2011

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BOGOTA, Colombia — The plan was nothing if not audacious: A turncoat persuades rebels to bring together their most prized hostages and march the...

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The F Word: Celebration in Colombia? Not so Fast

Laura Flanders | Posted 05.25.2011

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Laura Flanders

Over 400 hundred labor organizers have been murdered during the Uribe regime alone. And for all those six years Washington has done nothing.

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