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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.

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

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

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Weakened rebels in Colombia

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Concern for the hostages left behind

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