May have been a ransom, and a staged rescue.

BS. The government has denied this. I know that won't be good enough for you but they have no reason to lie.

The video and the testimony of the released hostages seems to support the Colombian government's case.

More importantly, who cares? They are free and the world is rediscovering the FARC atrocities.

absolutely. The players even admitted their roles as actors in the scenario.

Blueridge, do you remember where you read that? I'd like to see it, too - thanks!