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Woman of peace and honor. "Voy a San Vicente del Caguán a exigir garantías para la población civil de la zona y a decirles a los sanvicentunos que estoy cumpliendo con mi compromiso de palabra de estar con ellos en las buenas y en las malas, como se los expresé en octubre pasado cuando Néstor León Ramírez, del Partido Verde Oxigeno, fue elegido alcalde de ese municipio. San Vicente y todos los municipios que componían la zona de distensión se la jugaron por la paz aceptando que su territorio se convirtiera en zona de distensión, ahora los colombianos nos la tenemos que jugar por ellos para que no sean tierra de barbarie y terrorismo." [I go to San Vicente del Caguán to demand guarantees for the civilian population of the Zone, and to say to the people of San Vicente that I am fulfilling my commitment, to be with them in good times and bad, as I told them last October, when Néstor León Ramírez, of the Green Party, was elected mayor of their city. San Vicente, and all the communities in the Zone of Detente, played their part for peace, accepting that their territory would be turned into the goodwill zone; and now, all Colombians must play our part for them, so that theirs does not become a land of barbarism and terror.]
-- Íngrid's words on February 22, 2002, explaining why she would go to San Vicente; she was kidnapped the next day.
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Page compiled by Tony Affigne
LAST UPDATE: 3/14/03
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RECENT NEWS
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| FARC says Ingrid is healthy, awaits prisoner exchange |
| On March 13, 2003 a leader of FARC reported that Ingrid Betancourt is alive and well, and that she may be released as soon as the Colombian government negotiates seriously for the exchange of hostages held by FARC, for FARC guerrillas being held prisoner by the government. |
Read the report from Colombia (Español)
English Translation of March 13 Reports |
| FPVA leaders meet Ingrid's children |
| At the December 2002 meeting of the Federation of Green Parties of the Americas, held in the Dominican Republic, leaders of Green parties in eight nations visited Ingrid's children Melanie and Lorenzo. We offered our support and encouragement, and let the two brave children know that we are doing what we can to secure their mother's release. |
| World's Green parties appeal to Brasilian president Lula for help |
 On the February 23 anniversary of Ingrid's kidnapping, letters, faxes and emails from Green parties around the world were delivered to newly-inaugurated Brasilian president Luis Ignacio da Silva, asking him to intervene with FARC and the Colombian government, to speed Ingrid's release from captivity. |
Read the text of the U.S. letter
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Frequently updated news and information:
www.betancourt.info
This multilingual site, updated daily, is the world's premier source of information on Ingrid's and Clara's abduction, and on global efforts to gain their freedom.
www.ingridbetancourt.com This is the official Ingrid Betancourt website, with extensive biographical and support information.
www.colombianueva.org Colombia Nueva is Ingrid's campaign organization, and at this site you'll find her press releases and policy statements, as well as a links to many news reports.
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Proof of Life: Clara Rojas and Ingrid Betancourt in May 15, 2002 video, released by FARC on July 15, 2002.
Background on Ingrid's kidnapping.
The Green Party of the United States has produced a compilation of news and political statements through the first five months of Ingrid's captivity (February-July 2002). Extensive links and translations; best source for Green Party documents and information about Green Party contributions to the global effort to free Ingrid. The Kidnapping of Ingrid Betancourt. |
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