Reply #1: 4 hostages freed by Colombian rebels appeal to Chavez to press for release of other captives

[Judi Lynn]

4 hostages freed by Colombian rebels appeal to Chavez to press for release of other captives
JORGE RUEDA, Associated Press Writer
February 28, 2008 3:19 AM

CARACAS, Venezuela (AP) - Four hostages freed by Colombian rebels after six years in captivity appealed to President Hugo Chavez to press for the freedom of the remaining captives.

It was the second such release this year by the leftist rebels, who are seeking to put pressure on Colombia's U.S.-allied government and persuade the international community to strike them from lists of terrorist groups

Upon the hostages' return, the Venezuelan president - who coordinated Wednesday's release - made a direct plea to the rebels' commander for the release of Ingrid Betancourt, one of the most high profile of those still in captivity.

The four ex-lawmakers were reunited with relatives amid tears, hugs and grasped flowers at Caracas' international airport.

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