[HAL9000]

So despite complaints to the contrary, the red cross used on the helicopter to rescue Betancourt and the three Americans has not interfered with the work of the ICRC in Colombia.

[InABunkerUnderSF]

I wonder who those released were?

It looks like the FARC are trying to improve their image. If so, given the number of captives they hold this is a pretty shallow gesture. I don’t think it will impress many Colombians but the European press will probably eat it up.