Former Colombian politician Ingrid Betancourt, who spent six years as a hostage of leftist Farc rebels, is asking Colombia’s government for compensation. Ms Betancourt and her family are seeking $6.8 million in damages for ’emotional distress’ and loss of earnings during her time as a hostage. Colombian officials, however, appear to be rather surprised by this quest for compensation, pointing out …
It was a whopper
Green Anacondas are the world’s heaviest snakes, weighing in at around 250 kilos. Reticulated pythons are the world’s longest snakes, measuring up to 10 metres.
FARC were planning attacks in Madrid
Evidence is emerging that Colombian FARC rebels were planning an attack on Colombian nationals in Madrid.