Colombian Army Commander Gen. Freddy Padilla de Leon (R) poses with members of Colombian Army and police officers rescued on July 2, 2008 from FARC rebels (R to L) Sgt. Julio Buitrago, Sgt. Aamon Flores Pantoja, Sgt. Jose Miguell Arteaga, Sgt. William Perez and Armando Castellanos during a lunch with families in Bogota on June 20, 2009. Jaque Mate (Checkmate) was the name given to the military operation which got the release of 15 FARC hostages, including French-Colombian politician Ingrid Betancourt. Getty Images logo Getty Images 4 months ago

Colombian Army Commander Gen. Freddy Padilla de Leon (R) poses with members of Colombian Army and police officers rescued on July 2, 2008 from FARC rebels (R to L) Sgt. Julio Buitrago, Sgt. Aamon Flores Pantoja, Sgt. Jose Miguell Arteaga, Sgt. William Perez and Armando Castellanos during a lunch with families in Bogota on June 20, 2009. Jaque Mate (Checkmate) was the name given to the military operation which got the release of 15 FARC hostages, including French-Colombian politician Ingrid Betancourt.

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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. Governor General Michaelle Jean, left, greets former Colombian hostage Ingrid Betancourt at Rideau Hall in Ottawa on Sept. 25, 2009.
  10. Freed French-Colombian hostage Ingrid Betancourt speaks after receiving the medal of honor at the National Assembly in Quebec City September 23, 2009.
  11. Freed French-Colombian hostage Ingrid Betancourt gestures as she speaks after receiving the medal of honor at the National Assembly in Quebec City September 23, 2009.
  12. Freed French-Colombian hostage Ingrid Betancourt looks up as she speaks after receiving the medal of honor at the National Assembly in Quebec City September 23, 2009.
  13. 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.
  14. Freed French-Colombian hostage Ingrid Betancourt (L) receives the medal of honor from the President of the National Assembly Yvon Vallieres during a ceremony at the National Assembly in Quebec City September 23, 2009.
  15. Freed French-Colombian hostage Ingrid Betancourt (2nd L) receives the medal of honor from the President of the National Assembly, Yvon Valliere (2nd R), during a ceremony at the National Assembly in Quebec City, September 23, 2009. Also seen are Quebec's Premier Jean Charest (L) and Parti Quebecois leader Pauline Marois.
  16. Freed French-Colombian hostage Ingrid Betancourt looks on as she speaks after receiving the medal of honor at the National Assembly in Quebec City, September 23, 2009.

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