http://topics.cnn.com/topics/feeds/rss/Ingrid_BetancourtFind stories, videos, and photos about Ingrid Betancourt from CNN.com.en-usCable News Network LP, LLLP.Thu, 26 Nov 2009 03:43:13 GMT5http://i.cdn.turner.com//cnn/2009/WORLD/americas/02/01/colombia.hostages/tztop.colombia.hostages.caracol.jpghttp://topics.cnn.com/topics/feeds/rss/Ingrid_Betancourt14433Find stories, videos, and photos about Ingrid Betancourt from CNN.com.http://www.cnn.com/2009/WORLD/americas/02/01/colombia.hostages/index.html#cnnSTCTexthttp://www.cnn.com/2009/WORLD/americas/02/01/colombia.hostages/index.html#cnnSTCTextA Colombian soldier and three police officers were released from captivity by leftist guerrillas Sunday night, completing the first stage of a three-step release of hostages.Mon, 02 Feb 2009 03:32:00 ESThttp://www.cnn.com/2008/WORLD/americas/12/21/farc.deal/index.html#cnnSTCTexthttp://www.cnn.com/2008/WORLD/americas/12/21/farc.deal/index.html#cnnSTCTextA Colombian rebel group announced plans to release 6 hostages, including former Gov. Alan Jara and former legislator Sigifredo Lopez Tobon, according to a statement from the group on Sunday.Mon, 22 Dec 2008 01:46:00 ESThttp://www.time.com/time/world/article/0,8599,1853842,00.html?xid=feed-cnn-topicshttp://www.time.com/time/world/article/0,8599,1853842,00.html?xid=feed-cnn-topicsA former congressman was freed in a military operation Sunday after eight years of captivity in the hands of leftist Colombian rebelsSun, 26 Oct 2008 19:00:00 EDThttp://www.cnn.com/2008/WORLD/americas/09/09/colombia.forgotten.hostages/index.html#cnnSTCTexthttp://www.cnn.com/2008/WORLD/americas/09/09/colombia.forgotten.hostages/index.html#cnnSTCTextMore than two months after former Colombian presidential candidate Ingrid Betancourt and 14 others were rescued from FARC rebels, relatives of the thousands of remaining hostages say the government has abandoned them.Wed, 10 Sep 2008 02:52:00 EDThttp://www.cnn.com/2008/WORLD/americas/07/24/farc.rescue/index.html#cnnSTCTexthttp://www.cnn.com/2008/WORLD/americas/07/24/farc.rescue/index.html#cnnSTCTextColombia's minister of defense has admitted that two of the nine people involved in this month's daring rescue of 15 hostages held by Colombian rebels were pretending to be working for a Venezuela-based television news organization.Thu, 24 Jul 2008 21:27:00 EDThttp://www.cnn.com/2008/WORLD/americas/07/23/farc.rescue/index.html#cnnSTCTexthttp://www.cnn.com/2008/WORLD/americas/07/23/farc.rescue/index.html#cnnSTCTextTwo people who helped rescue 15 hostages from Colombian rebels posed as journalists from a real Venezuela-based television news organization, Colombia's defense minister said Wednesday.Thu, 24 Jul 2008 12:37:00 EDThttp://www.cnn.com/2008/WORLD/americas/07/16/colombia.cross/index.html#cnnSTCTexthttp://www.cnn.com/2008/WORLD/americas/07/16/colombia.cross/index.html#cnnSTCTextColombian President Alvaro Uribe admitted Wednesday that the symbol of the neutral Red Cross organization was used in a hostage rescue mission that freed 15 people from leftist rebels two weeks ago.Wed, 16 Jul 2008 22:01:00 EDThttp://www.cnn.com/2008/US/07/12/farc.americans/index.html#cnnSTCTexthttp://www.cnn.com/2008/US/07/12/farc.americans/index.html#cnnSTCTextThree Americans rescued last week from captivity in the Colombian jungle left a medical center for their homes Saturday, hoping for some time out of the spotlight as they reconnect with loved ones.Sat, 12 Jul 2008 22:35:00 EDThttp://www.time.com/time/world/article/0,8599,1822191,00.html?xid=feed-cnn-topicshttp://www.time.com/time/world/article/0,8599,1822191,00.html?xid=feed-cnn-topicsColombia's constitution currently forbids its president a third term of office, but a surge in support could help him change thatSat, 12 Jul 2008 16:00:00 EDThttp://www.cnn.com/2008/WORLD/americas/07/10/farc.americans/index.html#cnnSTCTexthttp://www.cnn.com/2008/WORLD/americas/07/10/farc.americans/index.html#cnnSTCTextThree Americans rescued last week from captivity in the Colombian jungle will return to their homes Saturday, the U.S. Army South said.Sat, 12 Jul 2008 01:02:00 EDThttp://www.time.com/time/arts/article/0,8599,1822145,00.html?xid=feed-cnn-topicshttp://www.time.com/time/arts/article/0,8599,1822145,00.html?xid=feed-cnn-topicsIngrid Betancourt's letters from captivity, published before her stunning rescue in Colombia, offer a poignant glimpse of her experience as a hostageSat, 12 Jul 2008 00:00:00 EDThttp://www.time.com/time/world/article/0,8599,1821936,00.html?xid=feed-cnn-topicshttp://www.time.com/time/world/article/0,8599,1821936,00.html?xid=feed-cnn-topicsIn the media frenzy of her return to France, the Parisian-raised Colombian politician ponders the psychological costs of her captivity and sudden freedomFri, 11 Jul 2008 15:00:00 EDThttp://www.cnn.com/2008/WORLD/americas/07/09/king.betancourt.intw/index.html#cnnSTCTexthttp://www.cnn.com/2008/WORLD/americas/07/09/king.betancourt.intw/index.html#cnnSTCTextIngrid Betancourt says death was her "everyday companion" during the six years she was a hostage of a leftist rebel group in Colombia.Thu, 10 Jul 2008 13:40:00 EDThttp://www.cnn.com/2008/WORLD/americas/07/10/farc.rebels/index.html#cnnSTCTexthttp://www.cnn.com/2008/WORLD/americas/07/10/farc.rebels/index.html#cnnSTCTextThe United States has formally requested the extradition of two Colombian guerrillas who were detained last week in a mission that freed 15 hostages, including three U.S. defense contractors and former Colombian presidential candidate Ingrid Betancourt.Thu, 10 Jul 2008 10:11:00 EDThttp://www.time.com/time/world/article/0,8599,1821464,00.html?xid=feed-cnn-topicshttp://www.time.com/time/world/article/0,8599,1821464,00.html?xid=feed-cnn-topicsFor former hostage Ingrid Betancourt, everyday experiences that many people take for granted are potent symbols of her new freedomThu, 10 Jul 2008 03:00:00 EDThttp://www.cnn.com/2008/WORLD/americas/07/09/farc.americans/index.html#cnnSTCTexthttp://www.cnn.com/2008/WORLD/americas/07/09/farc.americans/index.html#cnnSTCTextTwo guerrillas who were detained last week in a mission that freed 15 hostages -- including three U.S. defense contractors -- may soon face a judge in the United States.Wed, 09 Jul 2008 13:01:00 EDThttp://www.cnn.com/2008/WORLD/americas/07/09/farc.message/index.html#cnnSTCTexthttp://www.cnn.com/2008/WORLD/americas/07/09/farc.message/index.html#cnnSTCTextThe new leader of a rebel group in Colombia proposed peace talks with the government in a message made public Tuesday.Wed, 09 Jul 2008 07:10:00 EDThttp://www.cnn.com/2008/WORLD/americas/07/07/farc.hostages/index.html#cnnSTCTexthttp://www.cnn.com/2008/WORLD/americas/07/07/farc.hostages/index.html#cnnSTCTextThe hostages held alongside Ingrid Betancourt in the Colombian jungle endured years of deprivation and abuse from the leftist rebels who kidnapped them, according to one former captive.Tue, 08 Jul 2008 07:56:00 EDThttp://www.cnn.com/2008/WORLD/americas/07/04/hostages.conditions/index.html#cnnSTCTexthttp://www.cnn.com/2008/WORLD/americas/07/04/hostages.conditions/index.html#cnnSTCTextThey were chained by their necks as punishment -- sometimes to a tree or post -- other times to each other.Mon, 07 Jul 2008 15:03:00 EDThttp://www.cnn.com/2008/WORLD/americas/07/05/farc.americans/index.html#cnnSTCTexthttp://www.cnn.com/2008/WORLD/americas/07/05/farc.americans/index.html#cnnSTCTextThe three Americans rescued after more than five years in captivity in Colombia say they are doing well but are "overwhelmed with emotion," according to a statement released on their behalf.Sun, 06 Jul 2008 11:10:00 EDThttp://www.cnn.com/2008/WORLD/europe/07/04/betancourt.france/index.html#cnnSTCTexthttp://www.cnn.com/2008/WORLD/europe/07/04/betancourt.france/index.html#cnnSTCTextYears after she was taken hostage in the jungles of South America, Ingrid Betancourt stood on French soil Friday, telling a crowd of well-wishers: "I cry out of joy."Fri, 04 Jul 2008 19:00:00 EDThttp://www.cnn.com/2008/WORLD/americas/07/03/betancourt.colombia/index.html#cnnSTCTexthttp://www.cnn.com/2008/WORLD/americas/07/03/betancourt.colombia/index.html#cnnSTCTextFormer hostage Ingrid Betancourt hugged the children she hadn't seen for six years Thursday, and marveled at how they'd grown.Fri, 04 Jul 2008 06:20:00 EDThttp://www.cnn.com/2008/WORLD/americas/07/03/hostage.drama/index.html#cnnSTCTexthttp://www.cnn.com/2008/WORLD/americas/07/03/hostage.drama/index.html#cnnSTCTextGovernment agents posing as rebels tricked a gang of armed desperados into handing over 15 hostages during a rendezvous deep in Colombia's unforgiving jungle.Fri, 04 Jul 2008 00:12:00 EDThttp://www.cnn.com/2008/WORLD/americas/07/02/farc.rescue/index.html#cnnSTCTexthttp://www.cnn.com/2008/WORLD/americas/07/02/farc.rescue/index.html#cnnSTCTextSecret agents posing as leftist rebels hoodwinked insurgents and freed 15 hostages from the jungles of Colombia by pretending an "international mission" was on its way to visit the hostages, authorities in Colombia say.Thu, 03 Jul 2008 16:22:00 EDThttp://www.cnn.com/2008/WORLD/europe/07/03/betancourt.joy/index.html#cnnSTCTexthttp://www.cnn.com/2008/WORLD/europe/07/03/betancourt.joy/index.html#cnnSTCTextIngrid Betancourt has been reunited with her children for the first time in six years since her abduction by FARC rebels in Colombia.Thu, 03 Jul 2008 15:11:00 EDThttp://www.cnn.com/2008/WORLD/americas/07/02/betancourt.scene/index.html#cnnSTCTexthttp://www.cnn.com/2008/WORLD/americas/07/02/betancourt.scene/index.html#cnnSTCTextFormer presidential candidate Ingrid Betancourt has described her rescue from leftist rebels as "a miracle" and "a moment of pride" in Colombia.Thu, 03 Jul 2008 10:31:00 EDThttp://www.cnn.com/2008/WORLD/americas/07/02/betancourt.colombia/index.html#cnnSTCTexthttp://www.cnn.com/2008/WORLD/americas/07/02/betancourt.colombia/index.html#cnnSTCTextIn a secret operation a U.S. official called "brilliant," the Colombian military infiltrated rebel group FARC and deceived its members into giving up 15 hostages including former Colombian presidential candidate Ingrid Betancourt, Colombia's defense ministry said.Thu, 03 Jul 2008 04:25:00 EDThttp://www.cnn.com/2008/WORLD/americas/07/02/colombia.us.hostages/index.html#cnnSTCTexthttp://www.cnn.com/2008/WORLD/americas/07/02/colombia.us.hostages/index.html#cnnSTCTextThe relatives of three U.S. government contractors who were rescued in Colombia rejoiced as the men boarded a plane home Wednesday.Thu, 03 Jul 2008 01:59:00 EDThttp://www.time.com/time/world/article/0,8599,1819862,00.html?xid=feed-cnn-topicshttp://www.time.com/time/world/article/0,8599,1819862,00.html?xid=feed-cnn-topicsThe operation that freed Ingrid Betancourt and three Americans is a major victory for Colombia's PresidentWed, 02 Jul 2008 22:00:00 EDThttp://www.time.com/time/world/article/0,8599,1819818,00.html?xid=feed-cnn-topicshttp://www.time.com/time/world/article/0,8599,1819818,00.html?xid=feed-cnn-topicsColombia said its military rescued former presidential candidate Ingrid Betancourt, three U.S. military contractors and 11 other hostages from leftist rebels on WednesdayWed, 02 Jul 2008 20:00:00 EDThttp://www.cnn.com/2008/WORLD/americas/05/26/farc.future/index.html#cnnSTCTexthttp://www.cnn.com/2008/WORLD/americas/05/26/farc.future/index.html#cnnSTCTextRelatives and friends of the hundreds of men and women held hostage in the jungles of Colombia held out hope for their release now that the leader of the country's largest leftist guerilla group is dead.Tue, 27 May 2008 02:11:00 EDThttp://www.cnn.com/2008/WORLD/americas/04/04/colombia.betancourt/index.html#cnnSTCTexthttp://www.cnn.com/2008/WORLD/americas/04/04/colombia.betancourt/index.html#cnnSTCTextA French-led humanitarian mission faced an uncertain future Friday in its efforts to deliver medical assistance to a high-profile hostage in the Colombian jungle.Fri, 04 Apr 2008 08:41:00 EDThttp://www.cnn.com/2008/WORLD/americas/04/02/colombia.hostage/index.html#cnnSTCTexthttp://www.cnn.com/2008/WORLD/americas/04/02/colombia.hostage/index.html#cnnSTCTextA humanitarian mission to help hostages held by Colombian rebels began as a hostage's son said his mother needs a blood transfusion, French President Nicolas Sarkozy's office said Wednesday.Wed, 02 Apr 2008 20:47:00 EDThttp://www.cnn.com/2008/WORLD/europe/04/01/sarkozy.france/index.html#cnnSTCTexthttp://www.cnn.com/2008/WORLD/europe/04/01/sarkozy.france/index.html#cnnSTCTextFrench President Nicolas Sarkozy will send a humanitarian mission to Colombia's jungles to treat ailing hostages held by leftist rebels there, Colombian President Alvaro Uribe said Tuesday.Wed, 02 Apr 2008 00:04:00 EDThttp://www.cnn.com/2008/WORLD/americas/03/28/colombia.hostages/index.html#cnnSTCTexthttp://www.cnn.com/2008/WORLD/americas/03/28/colombia.hostages/index.html#cnnSTCTextThe Colombian government says it will free jailed guerillas if the rebels free hostages such as Ingrid Betancourt, a French-Colombian citizen whose captivity has attracted worldwide attention.Fri, 28 Mar 2008 11:46:00 EDThttp://www.cnn.com/2008/WORLD/americas/03/25/chavez.betancourt/index.html#cnnSTCTexthttp://www.cnn.com/2008/WORLD/americas/03/25/chavez.betancourt/index.html#cnnSTCTextThere is little chance Colombia rebels will free one-time Colombian presidential candidate Ingrid Betancourt after that country's March 1 attack on a rebel camp inside Ecuador, Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez said Tuesday.Wed, 26 Mar 2008 00:15:00 EDThttp://www.cnn.com/2008/WORLD/americas/03/03/ecuador.colombia/index.html#cnnSTCTexthttp://www.cnn.com/2008/WORLD/americas/03/03/ecuador.colombia/index.html#cnnSTCTextEcuador's president said Monday that a deal to release political prisoners -- including former Colombian Sen. Ingrid Betancourt -- was nearly complete before a Colombian raid into his country Saturday.Tue, 04 Mar 2008 04:40:00 ESThttp://www.cnn.com/2008/WORLD/americas/02/28/colombia.hostages/index.html#cnnSTCTexthttp://www.cnn.com/2008/WORLD/americas/02/28/colombia.hostages/index.html#cnnSTCTextFrance has renewed its plea to Colombian rebels to free more hostages, particularly politician Ingrid Betancourt, after the release this week of four captives.Thu, 28 Feb 2008 19:57:00 ESThttp://www.cnn.com/2008/WORLD/americas/02/27/colombia.hostage/index.html#cnnSTCTexthttp://www.cnn.com/2008/WORLD/americas/02/27/colombia.hostage/index.html#cnnSTCTextFour former Colombian lawmakers arrived in Venezuela on Wednesday after being released by the guerilla group that had held them captive in the jungle for nearly six years.Thu, 28 Feb 2008 03:43:00 ESThttp://www.cnn.com/2008/WORLD/americas/01/14/colombia.rebels/index.html#cnnSTCTexthttp://www.cnn.com/2008/WORLD/americas/01/14/colombia.rebels/index.html#cnnSTCTextThe same leftist rebel group that released two long-held hostages three days ago has kidnapped six tourists at a remote beach on Colombia's Pacific coast, a spokeswoman for the Colombian navy said Monday.Mon, 14 Jan 2008 19:59:00 ESThttp://www.cnn.com/2008/WORLD/americas/01/13/colombia.freed.hostages/index.html#cnnSTCTexthttp://www.cnn.com/2008/WORLD/americas/01/13/colombia.freed.hostages/index.html#cnnSTCTextColombia's child welfare agency has granted freed hostage Clara Rojas full custody of the 3-year-old son taken from her during her years in a rebel camp in the jungle, the agency's director said Sunday.Mon, 14 Jan 2008 07:25:00 ESThttp://www.cnn.com/2008/WORLD/americas/01/10/colombia.hostages/index.html#cnnSTCTexthttp://www.cnn.com/2008/WORLD/americas/01/10/colombia.hostages/index.html#cnnSTCTextTwo hostages freed by Colombian rebels have landed in the Venezuelan capital, Caracas, where dozens of their friends and family carrying flowers clapped and embraced them.Fri, 11 Jan 2008 00:07:00 ESThttp://www.cnn.com/2008/WORLD/americas/01/04/child.hostage/index.html#cnnSTCTexthttp://www.cnn.com/2008/WORLD/americas/01/04/child.hostage/index.html#cnnSTCTextPreliminary DNA tests indicate a 3-year-old foster child is the son of a woman being held captive by leftist rebels, Colombian officials announced Friday.Fri, 04 Jan 2008 21:11:00 ESThttp://www.cnn.com/2008/WORLD/americas/01/01/colombia.hostages/index.html#cnnSTCTexthttp://www.cnn.com/2008/WORLD/americas/01/01/colombia.hostages/index.html#cnnSTCTextA mission to free three hostages held by leftist rebels in Colombia stalled Monday, with the rebels and Colombian authorities trading blame for the delay.Tue, 01 Jan 2008 06:25:00 ESThttp://www.cnn.com/2007/WORLD/americas/12/29/colombia.hostages/index.html#cnnSTCTexthttp://www.cnn.com/2007/WORLD/americas/12/29/colombia.hostages/index.html#cnnSTCTextA tense waiting game is under way in Colombia, where the rescue of three hostages -- to be freed by Colombian leftist rebels -- failed to take place Saturday.Sun, 30 Dec 2007 02:19:00 ESThttp://www.cnn.com/2007/WORLD/americas/12/28/colombia.hostages/index.html#cnnSTCTexthttp://www.cnn.com/2007/WORLD/americas/12/28/colombia.hostages/index.html#cnnSTCTextTwo Venezuelan helicopters arrived in central Colombia on Friday as part of an operation to free three hostages from the jungles of Colombia. Sat, 29 Dec 2007 02:40:00 ESThttp://www.cnn.com/2007/WORLD/americas/12/27/colombian.hostages/index.html#cnnSTCTexthttp://www.cnn.com/2007/WORLD/americas/12/27/colombian.hostages/index.html#cnnSTCTextVenezuelan President Hugo Chavez said three hostages held by the Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia, or FARC, could be in Venezuela by sundown if an operation to transfer them begins Thursday morning.Thu, 27 Dec 2007 09:13:00 ESThttp://www.cnn.com/2007/WORLD/americas/12/26/hostages.chavez/index.html#cnnSTCTexthttp://www.cnn.com/2007/WORLD/americas/12/26/hostages.chavez/index.html#cnnSTCTextVenezuelan President Hugo Chavez said Wednesday that three hostages held by Colombian rebels could be freed within hours.Thu, 27 Dec 2007 08:14:00 ESThttp://www.cnn.com/2007/WORLD/europe/12/06/france.hostage/index.html#cnnSTCTexthttp://www.cnn.com/2007/WORLD/europe/12/06/france.hostage/index.html#cnnSTCTextFrench President Nicolas Sarkozy has made a direct appeal to a Colombian rebel group to release a French citizen held hostage for the last five years.Fri, 07 Dec 2007 01:33:00 ESThttp://www.cnn.com/2007/WORLD/americas/11/30/colombia.hostages/index.html#cnnSTCTexthttp://www.cnn.com/2007/WORLD/americas/11/30/colombia.hostages/index.html#cnnSTCTextThe Colombian government has seized five videotapes from suspected members of a rebel group that show a number of hostages, including Colombian Sen. Ingrid Betancourt and three American contractors, a government statement said Thursday.Fri, 30 Nov 2007 15:49:00 ESThttp://www.cnn.com/2007/WORLD/americas/11/08/colombia.farc/index.html#cnnSTCTexthttp://www.cnn.com/2007/WORLD/americas/11/08/colombia.farc/index.html#cnnSTCTextVenezuelan President Hugo Chavez and a top Colombian guerrilla chief Thursday gave a glimmer of hope that dozens of hostages held by the leftist rebels would be freed.Fri, 09 Nov 2007 07:20:00 ESThttp://www.cnn.com/2007/WORLD/americas/08/31/chavez.colombia/index.html#cnnSTCTexthttp://www.cnn.com/2007/WORLD/americas/08/31/chavez.colombia/index.html#cnnSTCTextVenezuelan President Hugo Chavez will negotiate on behalf of the Colombian government with leftist rebels holding dozens of hostages, Colombian President Alvaro Uribe announced Friday.Sat, 01 Sep 2007 02:45:00 EDThttp://www.cnn.com/2007/WORLD/americas/08/31/chavez.colombia.ap/index.html#cnnSTCTexthttp://www.cnn.com/2007/WORLD/americas/08/31/chavez.colombia.ap/index.html#cnnSTCTextVenezuelan President Hugo Chavez entered Colombia's bitter hostage standoff Friday, seeking to broker a deal between the government and leftist guerrillas to free hostages, including politician Ingrid Betancourt and three U.S. defense contractors.Fri, 31 Aug 2007 07:25:00 EDThttp://www.cnn.com/2007/WORLD/americas/05/17/Colombia.hostage.escape/index.htmlhttp://www.cnn.com/2007/WORLD/americas/05/17/Colombia.hostage.escape/index.htmlA Colombian police officer says he walked for 17 days in the Amazon jungle to escape his captors, the country's revolutionary militia group.Thu, 17 May 2007 12:43:00 EDT