The Colombian government has released video footage of the daring raid that freed 15 rebel-held hostages, including politician Ingrid Betancourt. . . .
Colombian Defence Minister Juan Manuel Santos denied reports that $20m had been paid to some Farc members to assist the operation. . . .
He also denied reports that Israeli and US agents had been involved in the operation, saying it had been "100% Colombian". . . .
Ms Betancourt was campaigning for the presidency against current incumbent Alvaro Uribe when she was kidnapped by Farc guerrillas six years ago.
After her release she thanked Mr Uribe and said she still aspired "to serve Colombia as president".
Friday, July 4, 2008
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