Ingrid Betancourt

Colombian author and former hostage Ingrid Betancourt.

Ingrid Betancourt was held hostage by Colombia’s rebels for six years. Now she thinks peace could be near.

Conflict

She was abducted while running for president in Colombia. Now Ingrid Betancourt sees an end to five decades of war in her country.

The World

Ingrid Betancourt: on her six years as a captive in the Colombian jungle

The World

Weakened rebels in Colombia

Conflict & Justice
The World

Concern for the hostages left behind