Former Colombian hostage Ingrid Betancourt, left, answers questions during a news conference after a meeting with Venezuela's President Hugo Chavez, unseen, at the Miraflores Presidential Palace in Caracas, Monday, Dec. 8, 2008. Betancourt was freed in July after being held more than six years in jungle camps by leftist rebels from the Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia, FARC. AP Photo logo AP Photo 12 months ago

Former Colombian hostage Ingrid Betancourt, left, answers questions during a news conference after a meeting with Venezuela's President Hugo Chavez, unseen, at the Miraflores Presidential Palace in Caracas, Monday, Dec. 8, 2008. Betancourt was freed in July after being held more than six years in jungle camps by leftist rebels from the Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia, FARC.

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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. 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.
  2. Ingrid Betancourt, a Franco-Columbian politician and former hostage, receives an Honorary Doctorate from the University of Montreal in Montreal, September 26, 2009.
  3. 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.
  4. 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.
  5. 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.
  6. 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.
  7. 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.
  8. 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.
  9. Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez seen during a ceremony commemorating the first anniversary of the launching of Venezuela's 'Simon Bolivar' communications satellite, in Caracas, on October 29, 2009. Oscar-winning actor and political activist Sean Penn may film a movie in Venezuela, Chavez said.
  10. In this image released by Miraflores Press Office, Venezuela's President Hugo Chavez, left, speaks with US actor Sean Penn during a meeting at Miraflores palace in Caracas, Wednesday, Oct. 28, 2009. Chavez said he met privately with Penn and that the Oscar-winning celebrity may film a movie in Venezuela. The woman at center is a translator.
  11. In this image released by Miraflores Press Office, Venezuela's President Hugo Chavez, left, speaks with US actor Sean Penn during a meeting at Miraflores palace in Caracas, Wednesday, Oct. 28, 2009. Chavez said he met privately with Penn and that the Oscar-winning celebrity may film a movie in Venezuela.
  12. Venezuela's President Hugo Chavez, left, sings as Bolivia's President Evo Morales looks on during the closing ceremony of the VII ALBA Summit in Cochabamba, Bolivia, Saturday, Oct. 17, 2009. During the two-day summit, hosted by Morales, Chavez offered to share use of his country's new satellite with ALBA's other members, which include Ecuador, Cuba and Nicaragua, officials said.
  13. Venezuela's President Hugo Chavez, left, sings as Bolivia's President Evo Morales looks on during the closing ceremony of the VII ALBA Summit in Cochabamba, Bolivia, Saturday, Oct. 17, 2009. During the two-day summit, hosted by Morales, Chavez offered to share use of his country's new satellite with ALBA's other members, which include Ecuador, Cuba and Nicaragua, officials said.
  14. Venezuela's President Hugo Chavez, left, talks to Bolivia's President Evo Morales during the closing ceremony of the VII ALBA, Bolivarian Alternative of the Americas group, Summit in Cochabamba, Bolivia, Saturday, Oct. 17, 2009. During the two-day summit, hosted by Morales, Chavez offered to share use of his country's new satellite with ALBA's other members, which include Ecuador, Cuba and Nicaragua, officials said.
  15. Venezuela's President Hugo Chavez (R) shakes hands with Ecuador's President Rafael Correa during a news conference in Caracas October 7, 2009. The leaders discussed the existing energy and oil bilateral agreements and are expected to sign new deals.
  16. Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez (C-R), and his Ecuadorean counterpart, Rafael Correa, (C-L) are seen amid reporters during a conference in Caracas on October 7, 2009. Correa, who is in Venezuela along with a delegation of ministers, met with Chavez to discuss the current energy and oil bilateral agreements between the two nations, and may sign new agreements, according to Ecuadorean sources.

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