Former Colombian hostage Ingrid Betancourt, left, looks at a traditional alpaca shawl she received as a gift from Bolivia's President Evo Morales in La Paz, Saturday, Dec. 6, 2008. AP Photo logo AP Photo 12 months ago

Former Colombian hostage Ingrid Betancourt, left, looks at a traditional alpaca shawl she received as a gift from Bolivia's President Evo Morales in La Paz, Saturday, Dec. 6, 2008.

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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. Bolivian President Evo Morales arrives in Cocapata, near Cochabamba, October 26 ,2009. Morales, who celebrated his 50th birthday on Monday, is campaigning for a re-election ahead of a December vote.
  10. Bolivian President Evo Morales (C) wears a Mexican hat as he poses with students in La Paz October 26,2009. Morales, who celebrated his 50th birthday on Monday, is campaigning for a re-election ahead of a December vote.
  11. Bolivian President Evo Morales (L) is congratulated by a supporter during a rally in Batallas near La Paz October 26, 2009. Morales, who celebrated his 50th birthday on Monday, is campaigning for a re-election ahead of a December vote.
  12. Bolivian President Evo Morales (R) blows out the candles on a cake offered by high ranking military officers to celebrate his 50th birthday in La Paz October 26, 2009. Next to Morales is Vice President Alvaro Garcia Linera.
  13. The president of Bolivia, Evo Morales (C), greets supporters during celebrations for his 50th birthday in the Aymara community of Batallas, 70 km from La Paz on October 26, 2009. Morales was proclaimed, by villagers and by Andean authorities known as 'mallkus', as presidential candidate for December's election.
  14. The president of Bolivia, Evo Morales (C), greets supporters during celebrations for his 50th birthday in the Aymara community of Batallas, 70 km from La Paz on October 26, 2009. Morales was proclaimed, by villagers and by Andean authorities known as 'mallkus', as presidential candidate for December's election.
  15. The president of Bolivia, Evo Morales (C), celebrates his 50th birthday in the Aymara community of Batallas, 70 km from La Paz on October 26, 2009. Morales was proclaimed, by villagers and by Andean authorities known as 'mallkus', as presidential candidate for December's election.
  16. The president of Bolivia, Evo Morales (C), celebrates his 50th birthday in the Aymara community of Batallas, 70 km from La Paz on October 26, 2009. Morales was proclaimed, by villagers and by Andean authorities known as 'mallkus', as presidential candidate for December's election.

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