Colombia Plucks Hostages From Rebels’ Grasp
July 2, 2008
NYT > World
Commandos spirited 15 hostages to freedom, including the politician Ingrid Betancourt and three Americans.
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15 Hostages Rescued in Colombia
July 2, 2008
washingtonpost.com - Intelligence / Juan Forero
Colombia's military yesterday rescued the most prominent of several hundred hostages held by Marxist rebels, a group of 15 that included the French-Colombian politician Ingrid Betancourt and three American Defense Department contractors who had been imprisoned in remote jungle camps since 2003.
Improve Human Rights, McCain Tells Colombian
July 2, 2008
NYT > NYTimes.com Home
In a visit, Senator John McCain is seeking to use Colombia to promote his foreign policy and security credentials.
Hostage Rescue Is Happy Coincidence for McCain in Colombia
July 3, 2008
NYT > Americas
Though the timing of an operation to free hostages in Colombia was unrelated to John McCain’s visit, the events helped the candidate highlight his foreign policy credentials.
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Freed captive Betancourt could return to Colombian politics
July 5, 2008
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BOGOTA, Colombia | Could Ingrid Betancourt become Colombia’s next president? It was one of the first questions she was asked after a daring helicopter rescue freed her from six years in rebel captivity.
McCain in Colombia
July 5, 2008
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Fox News: There ‘Really Might Be A Connection’ Between McCain’s Visit To Colombia And The Hostage Release
July 2, 2008
Think Progress
Today, Colombia's Defense Minister Juan Manuel Santos said that his country's government had rescued 15 hostages -- including former Colombian presidential candidate Ingrid Betancourt and three U.S. military contractors -- from FARC rebels.
Awesome: Colombian army duped FARC by wearing … Che t-shirts
July 3, 2008
Hot Air TV / tips@hotair.com (Hot Air Network, LLC)
Trojan horses.
Colombia tricks rebels into freeing hostages
July 2, 2008
MSNBC.com: World news
Colombia freed Ingrid Betancourt and three U.S. military contractors, including a man who grew up in Connecticut, from leftist guerrillas on Wednesday.
Colombians Briefed McCain Before Rescue
July 3, 2008
Washington Post / Juliet Eilperin
CARTAGENA, Colombia, July 2 -- Sen. John McCain (R-Ariz.) spoke repeatedly Tuesday and early Wednesday about how he would work as president to free three American hostages held by leftist guerrillas in Colombia, but he declined to reveal one key fact: Colombian President Ãlvaro Uribe and his aides.
McCain Puts New Strategist Atop Campaign
July 3, 2008
washingtonpost.com - Business / Dan Balz and Michael D. Shear
Facing growing dissatisfaction both inside and outside his campaign, Sen. John McCain ordered a shake-up of his team yesterday, reducing the role of campaign manager Rick Davis and vesting political adviser Steve Schmidt with "full operational control" of his bid for the presidency.
Bold Colombia Rescue Built on Rebel Group’s Disarray
July 4, 2008
NYT > World
The Colombian military duped FARC guerrillas in a raid that freed 15 hostages, an action that some analysts suggested might help push the rebels to negotiate for peace.
MSNBC host: Was the Colombia hostage rescue a sham designed to benefit McCain?
July 3, 2008
Hot Air TV / tips@hotair.com (Hot Air Network, LLC)
Timing questioned.
Hostages Freed in Colombia Returning Home
July 3, 2008
NYT > World
On Thursday, three American officials in Washington, citing the sensitivity of the assistance, confirmed that the United States provided intelligence to support the operation.
Betancourt, in France, Details Her Captivity
July 4, 2008
NYT > World
Two days after her rescue from the clutches of guerrillas in the Colombian jungle, Ingrid Betancourt shared some painful details of her long ordeal.
Colombia: U.S. Hostages, Betancourt Rescued From Rebels
July 2, 2008
FOX News / foxnewsonline@foxnews.com
Colombia says its military has rescued former presidential candidate, French-Colombian Ingrid Betancourt, three U.S. military contractors and 11 other hostages from leftist rebels after being held for years.
Breaking: US Hostages Freed in Colombia
July 2, 2008
Little Green Footballs
Just being announced: up to 15 hostages held by FARC terrorists for more than 5 years have been released in Colombia... UPDATE at 7/2/08 12:41:24 pm: Colombia says rescues Betancourt, Americans. BOGOTA, July 2 (Reuters) - Colombia said on Wednesday it rescued three Americans and French-Colombian politician Ingrid Betancourt from leftist guerrillas who had held them for years in secret jungle camps.
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Mexico sees anti-drug aid for police (AP)
July 5, 2008
Yahoo! News: World - Latin America
AP - Mexico's president says he plans to use the recently approved package of U.S. anti-drug aid to improve the country's police force.
Mexico sees anti-drug aid for police
July 5, 2008
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MEXICO CITY -- Mexico's president says he plans to use the recently approved package of U.S. anti-drug aid to improve the country's police force.
Cruise West Extends Panama And Costa Rica 2008/2009 Cruise Season And Adds New Land Tour Options
July 5, 2008
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Castro happy with rescue of former Colombian presidential candidate
July 5, 2008
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Ecuadorian president hails rescue of Colombian hostages
July 5, 2008
World
Ecuadorian President Rafael Correa said Friday he is satisfied with the rescue of former Colombian presidential candidate Ingrid Betancourt and other hostages held by the Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia (FARC).
Canadian engineer kidnapped by armed men in Colombia
July 5, 2008
CNEWS World
BOGOTA, Colombia - A Canadian electrical engineer and a Colombian man have been kidnapped by armed men in rural Colombia.
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