Íngrid Betancourt

Colombian politician and activist

Íngrid Betancourt - Colombian politician and activist
Born

December 25th, 1961
63 years ago

Category

Activists & Humanitarians

Country

Colombia

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Born in 1961, a political scientist and politician who served as a senator in Colombia. Ran for president in 2002. Was kidnapped by the Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia (FARC) during her campaign. Spent over six years in captivity until a military operation, Operation Jaque, successfully rescued her in 2008. Since her release, has focused on advocating for peace and political reform in Colombia.

Served as a senator in Colombia

Ran for presidency in 2002

Rescued from FARC captivity in 2008

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