Colombians arrested over Chavez plot pardoned

More than two dozen Colombian prisoners arrested three years ago in an alleged plot against President Hugo Chavez were freed in a goodwill gesture he hopes will bring about a prisoner exchange in Colombia.

Colombians arrested over Chavez plot pardoned

More than two dozen Colombian prisoners arrested three years ago in an alleged plot against President Hugo Chavez were freed in a goodwill gesture he hopes will bring about a prisoner exchange in Colombia.

The 27 Colombians who boarded a bus to return home after being pardoned by Chavez were among more than 100 men accused of plotting to stage a rebellion and assassinate the Venezuelan leader.

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