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“I was struggling against corruption and the only thing... my only weapon was to put the truth in the medias and of course it made me win lots of enemies that didn't want me to just denounce what was happening.”

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Ingrid Betancourt
Ingrid Betancourt

Ingrid Betancourt is a Colombian politician born on December 25, 1961. She served as a senator in Colombia and was taken hostage by the Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia (FARC) in 2002. During her six-year captivity, she demonstrated remarkable courage and resilience. In 2006, she was successfully rescued, becoming a global symbol of bravery and determination. more

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