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Former Colombian hostage Ingrid Betancourt, right, hugs France’s Ambassador to Mexico, Daniel Parfait, while visiting the Basilica of Guadalupe in Mexico City, Thursday, Dec. 18, 2008. Betancourt was freed in July 2008 after being held for more than six..