Ingrid Betancourt today checked into a French military hospital for tests after spending six years in the hands of Colombian rebels.

The Colombian government has released video footage of the dramatic rescue of politician Ingrid Betancourt and 14 other hostages.

Former hostage Ingrid Betancourt arrived in France to a hero’s welcome today after six years as a captive in the Colombian jungle.

Freed hostage Ingrid Betancourt is to meet the Pope, the Vatican announced today.

In her first hours of freedom, Ingrid Betancourt held her children tight, visited her father’s grave and sent her husband out to find oranges for breakfast.