You Decide.
Quote:
Leaders of the Colombian FARC rebel movement were paid millions of dollars to free Colombian politician Ingrid Betancourt and 14 other hostages, Swiss radio said on Friday, quoting ‘a reliable source’.
The 15 hostages released on Wednesday by the Colombian army ‘were in reality ransomed for a high price, and the whole operation afterwards was a set-up,’ the radio’s French-language channel said.
Saying the United States, which had three of its citizens among those freed, was behind the deal, it put the price of the ransom at some $20 million.
The radio said its source was ‘close to the events, reliable and tested many times in recent years.’ – FARC leaders were paid millions to free hostages: Swiss radio – Forbes.com
Of course, the article does not cite any direct sources, but rather anonymous sources, this raises some questions. But it does bring back some memories of another hostage situation that resolved in a very controversial manner. I wonder who will be the fall guy for this one?
Should be interesting to follow this one, if it hits the MSM.
Stay Tuned.
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You have to admit that the official story and the timing of hostages’ freedom are very fishy, to say the least.
yeah, it could have been rigged. I never said I disagreed with the story. I was simply reporting it.
Paleo Pat