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Mission Begins to Rescue Hostages in Colombia

Chavez sends choppers into jungle

By Jane Yager,  Newser Staff

Posted Dec 29, 2007 9:52 AM CST

(Newser) – Helicopters sent by Venezuela's Hugo Chavez to rescue hostages from Colombian rebels have landed at the edge of a Colombian wilderness and are awaiting a go-ahead from the rebels, the BBC reports. Guerrillas plan to release two women, seized more than five years ago, and...   Read full story »

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