What a wonderful day!
Firstly, my mother called me this morning to tell me my sister’s third boy has arrived to this magic world.
Secondly, my brother has just called to tell me Ingrid Betancourt is free again.
I’m very happy! I do not even know what to say! It’s long time ago I felt this way.
I hope this is going to change the political situation in Colombia – I certainly hope this is going to stop the president Alvaro Uribe’s third consecutive attempt to stay in power.
Colombia does not need him anymore. The country needs Ingrid Betancourt back in the business of politics. I hope she has enough strength to do it.
Last April I travelled to Colombia and had the opportunity to interview Clara Rojas, who was Ingrid Betancourt’s political partner and for many years a FARC-prisoner as well, and I must say she made a great impression on me. I was completely fascinated by the energy and clarity of her words.
I think the two of them are capable to conduct Colombia’s destiny away from hundred years of corruption and state collapse. They together are undoubtedly stronger than thousand crooks of the kind of Alvaro Uribe and their paramilitary friends. VIVA COLOMBIA!
I’m very happy for all the freed prisoners and their families, even of course for the 3 American mercenaries.