http://www.newstin.co.uk/uk/JUAN_CARLOS_LECOMPTE Global Social News Platform Copyright © 2006 I2S a.s. Copyright © 2006 I2S a.s. http://www.newstin.co.uk/tag/uk/69732948 Colombia's Juan Carlos Lecompte spent six years trying to liberate his hostage wife, Ingrid Betancourt. But when she finally stepped off a plane at the Bogota airport, Betancourt gave Lecompte a stiff hug, then flew to Paris... Mon, 21 Jul 2008 20:02:00 GMT http://www.newstin.co.uk/tag/uk/69732948 2008-07-21T20:02:00Z http://www.newstin.co.uk/tag/uk/69386034 CONSEQUENCES OF CAPTIVITY Broken chains bring broken hearts After a daring rescue that freed 15 Colombian hostages, many return to strained relationships and family feuds By JOHN OTIS BOGOTA, COLOMBIA — Juan Carlos Lecompte... Sun, 20 Jul 2008 02:14:00 GMT http://www.newstin.co.uk/tag/uk/69386034 2008-07-20T02:14:00Z http://www.newstin.co.uk/tag/uk/69291677 French-Colombian hostage Ingrid Betancourt (center), next to her mother Yolanda Pulecio, smiles at her husband Juan Carlos Lecompte upon her arrival at the Catam air base in Bogotá on July 2. Betancourt along with 3 United... Fri, 18 Jul 2008 23:46:00 GMT http://www.newstin.co.uk/tag/uk/69291677 2008-07-18T23:46:00Z http://www.newstin.co.uk/tag/uk/68197681 BOGOTÁ, Colombia — Slightly more than a week after Ingrid Betancourt was rescued from jungle captivity, Ingrid-mania is sweeping... PASCAL PARROT / GETTY IMAGES BOGOTÁ, Colombia — Slightly more than a week after Ingrid... Mon, 14 Jul 2008 07:18:57 GMT http://www.newstin.co.uk/tag/uk/68197681 2008-07-14T07:18:57Z http://www.newstin.co.uk/tag/uk/67694358 While Ingrid Betancourt recovers in France from her six-and-a-half years as a hostage, Colombia is buzzing with speculation about how she may change the political landscape here. Polls after her release on July 2 showed she had... Thu, 10 Jul 2008 23:14:42 GMT http://www.newstin.co.uk/tag/uk/67694358 2008-07-10T23:14:42Z http://www.newstin.co.uk/tag/uk/67666061 It was definitely a joyous occasion last week when Columbian presidential candidate Ingrid Betancourt and three American military contractors were finally freed after being kidnapped six years ago by the Revolutionary Armed... Thu, 10 Jul 2008 19:33:00 GMT http://www.newstin.co.uk/tag/uk/67666061 2008-07-10T19:33:00Z http://www.newstin.co.uk/tag/uk/68056144 As flash polls show her popularity to be almost level with that of the president, Ingrid Betancourt is planning to establish an alternative political movement, writes Sibylla Brodzinsky While Ingrid Betancourt recovers in... Thu, 10 Jul 2008 05:00:00 GMT http://www.newstin.co.uk/tag/uk/68056144 2008-07-10T05:00:00Z http://www.newstin.co.uk/tag/uk/67359865 When I heard Mama Cass died, I was in a subway station in London . . . A few years ago I happened to find a documentary on HBO about a young woman, Ingrid Betancourt running for President of Colombia for the Green Party who had... Wed, 09 Jul 2008 12:27:43 GMT http://www.newstin.co.uk/tag/uk/67359865 2008-07-09T12:27:43Z http://www.newstin.co.uk/tag/uk/59675947 From correspondents in Brasilia, Brazil, 03:33 PM IST The death of the top leader of the Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia (FARC) may not lead to early release of its hostages, including former presidential candidate Ingrid Betancourt, Spain's EFE news agency reported Wednesday. 'The FARC is... Wed, 28 May 2008 09:33:41 GMT http://www.newstin.co.uk/tag/uk/59675947 2008-05-28T09:33:41Z http://www.newstin.co.uk/tag/uk/56368747 SANTIAGO, Mar 19 (IPS) - Chilean President Michelle Bachelet promised to work "quickly" and "efficiently" to obtain the release of the hostages held by the FARC, according to Juan Carlos Lecompte, the husband of former Colombian presidential candidate Ingrid Betancourt, who was taken hostage by... Thu, 08 May 2008 11:04:36 GMT http://www.newstin.co.uk/tag/uk/56368747 2008-05-08T11:04:36Z