French-Colombian former FARC hostage Ingrid Betancourt (L) flanked by the French ambassador in Venezuela Hadelin De La Tour Du Pin, answers to questions of journalists during a press conference at the French ambassador's residence in Caracas on December 9, 2008. A Colombian leftist guerrilla who deserted along with a hostage he was guarding will travel to France with Franco-Colombian ex-hostage Ingrid Betancourt. Getty Images logo Getty Images 12 months ago

French-Colombian former FARC hostage Ingrid Betancourt (L) flanked by the French ambassador in Venezuela Hadelin De La Tour Du Pin, answers to questions of journalists during a press conference at the French ambassador's residence in Caracas on December 9, 2008. A Colombian leftist guerrilla who deserted along with a hostage he was guarding will travel to France with Franco-Colombian ex-hostage Ingrid Betancourt.

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  1. Ingrid Betancourt, a Franco-Columbian politician and former hostage, adjusts her cap as she receives an Honorary Doctorate from the University of Montreal in Montreal, September 26, 2009.

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  1. Yolanda Pulecio (L), mother of Franco-Colombian politician Ingrid Betancourt, speaks with Charlotte Cassez (R) during a march to the Mexican Embassy in Paris December 8, 2009. Charlotte's daughter, Florence Cassez, a French woman, was sentenced to 60 years in prison for kidnapping, arms possession, and other crimes last year and was initially sentenced to 96 years in jail. Florence Cassez is in jail in Mexico following her arrest on December 8, 2005.
  2. Yolanda Pulecio (L) mother of Franco-Colombian politician Ingrid Betancourt speaks with Charlotte Cassez (R) and her husband Bernard (C) during a march to the Mexican Embassy in Paris December 8, 2009. Their daughter, Florence Cassez, a French woman, was sentenced to 60 years in prison for kidnapping, arms possession, and other crimes last year and was initially sentenced to 96 years in jail. Florence Cassez is in jail in Mexico following her arrest on December 8, 2005.
  3. Yolanda Pulecio (C) mother of Franco-Colombian politician Ingrid Betancourt stands between Charlotte Cassez (R) and her husband Bernard (L) during a march to the Mexican Embassy in Paris December 8, 2009. Their daughter, Florence Cassez, a French woman, was sentenced to 60 years in prison for kidnapping, arms possession, and other crimes last year and was initially sentenced to 96 years in jail. Florence Cassez is in jail in Mexico following her arrest on December 8, 2005.
  4. Ingrid Betancourt (C), a Franco-Columbian politician and former hostage, is applauded as she receives an Honorary Doctorate from the University of Montreal's rector Luc Vinet (L) and chancellor Louise Roy (R) in Montreal, September 26, 2009.
  5. Ingrid Betancourt, a Franco-Columbian politician and former hostage, receives an Honorary Doctorate from the University of Montreal in Montreal, September 26, 2009.
  6. Ingrid Betancourt, a Franco-Columbian politician and former hostage, adjusts her cap as she receives an Honorary Doctorate from the University of Montreal in Montreal, September 26, 2009.
  7. Ingrid Betancourt (L), a Franco-Columbian politician and former hostage walks with University of Montreal's rector Luc Vinet (R) and chancellor Louise Roy (C) prior to receiving an Honorary Doctorate in Montreal, September 26, 2009.
  8. Ingrid Betancourt (C), a Franco-Columbian politician and former hostage, receives an Honorary Doctorate from the University of Montreal's rector Luc Vinet (L) and chancellor Louise Roy (R) in Montreal, September 26, 2009.
  9. Canada's Governor General Michaelle Jean greets Ingrid Betancourt at Rideau Hall in Ottawa September 25, 2009. Betancourt, a Columbian-French politician, received the first International Prize for Women of Courage at the Women of Courage gala in Montreal last night.
  10. Canada's Governor General Michaelle Jean meets with Ingrid Betancourt at Rideau Hall in Ottawa September 25, 2009. Betancourt, a Columbian-French politician, received the first International Prize for Women of Courage at the Women of Courage gala in Montreal last night.
  11. Governor General Michaelle Jean, right, poses for a photo with former Colombian hostage Ingrid Betancourt at Rideau Hall in Ottawa on Friday Sept. 25, 2009.
  12. Governor General Michaelle Jean, left, greets former Colombian hostage Ingrid Betancourt at Rideau Hall in Ottawa on Sept. 25, 2009.
  13. Freed French-Colombian hostage Ingrid Betancourt speaks after receiving the medal of honor at the National Assembly in Quebec City September 23, 2009.
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  16. Freed French-Colombian hostage Ingrid Betancourt wipes tears as she speaks after receiving the medal of honor at the National Assembly in Quebec City September 23, 2009.

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