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. Reuters Pictures 1 month ago

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.