Quote Originally Posted by Sigurd Fafnesbane View Post
I just heard on the radio that the rescue operation was staged and apparently USA paid FARC $20 million for the hostages.
This is coming from a so-called trusted source and was first reported by a French-speaking Swiss radio channel.
I highly doubt that. The USA is well-known for not negotiating with terrorists.

Supposedly they got the hostages back without firing a shot. That should make for a great movie one day. What a great 4th of July present for the families!