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Betancourt, 14 others freed by Colombian forces
Bogota Published in Saudi Press Agency on 02 - 07 - 2008


Former Colombian presidential candidate Ingrid
Betancourt, three US contractors and 11 other hostages held by
leftist Colombian rebels were freed, according to dpa
Colombian Defence Minister Juan Manuel Santos confirmed Wednesday that the hostages were freed by the Colombian forces.

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