Colombian military and police personnel, who were former hostages, pose for photographs after arriving at Lindosa in Sanjose del Guaviare province for the commemoration of the first anniversary of the Jaque military operation June 30, 2009. Former Colombian presidential candidate Ingrid Betancourt and three U.S. citizens were also rescued by the military during the operation. Reuters Pictures 5 months ago

Colombian military and police personnel, who were former hostages, pose for photographs after arriving at Lindosa in Sanjose del Guaviare province for the commemoration of the first anniversary of the Jaque military operation June 30, 2009. Former Colombian presidential candidate Ingrid Betancourt and three U.S. citizens were also rescued by the military during the operation.

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  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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