Íngrid Betancourt
Íngrid Betancourt is a Colombian politician and former senator who gained international attention after being kidnapped by the FARC guerrilla group in 2002 while campaigning for the presidency. She remained a captive for over six years, and her eventual rescue brought global awareness to the issues of kidnapping and conflict in Colombia.
Born on Feb 25, 1960 (65 years old)
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Venezuela:
Ingrid Betancourt has called for Congress to activate constitutional mechanisms to evaluate the president's continuity in office.
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Colombia:
Ingrid Betancourt is a member of the Verde Oxígeno party and participated in the meeting regarding electoral security.
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Colombia:
Ingrid Betancourt analyzes the political situation following the assassination attempt on Senator Miguel Uribe Turbay.
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Bolivia:
Ingrid Betancourt is a former presidential candidate who expressed her emotional support during the march.
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Panama:
Ingrid Betancourt is a former presidential candidate who marched in support of democracy.
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Paraguay:
Ingrid Betancourt is a former presidential candidate who expressed her emotions during the march.
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Dominican Republic:
Ingrid Betancourt is a former presidential candidate who expressed her emotional support during the march.
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Colombia:
Ingrid Betancourt demanded protection for congresswoman Lina María Garrido, who has been threatened multiple times.
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Colombia:
Ingrid Betancourt is mentioned as part of the political group that formed Cambio Radical.
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Colombia:
Ingrid Betancourt was a presidential candidate and is mentioned as having been rescued during Operation Jaque.
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