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Chavez: Colombian Rebels Free 2 Hostages
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Source: Associated Press

Chavez: Colombian rebels free 2 hostages
By TOBY MUSE, Associated Press Writer
12 minutes ago

SAN JOSE DE GUAVIARE, Colombia - Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez said two women held hostage by Colombian rebels for more than six years were freed Thursday, saying he spoke with the former captives by phone and they were being flown out of the jungle.

Clara Rojas, an aide to former Colombian presidential candidate Ingrid Betancourt, and former Colombian congresswoman Consuelo Gonzalez would arrive in Venezuela in the afternoon, Chavez said.

THIS IS A BREAKING NEWS UPDATE. Check back soon for further information. AP's earlier story is below.

Read more: http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20080110/ap_on_re_la_am_ca/venezuela_colombia_hostages
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