Rescued hostages celebrate as they arrive to a military base in Bogota 2 Jul 2008

Former hostage Ingrid Betancourt with the commander of Colombia's Army General Mario Montoya (right) and Colombian Minister of D 2 Jul 2008

Former hostage Ingrid Betancourt embraces her mother Yolanda Pulecio 2 Jul 2008

Eleven former Colombian hostages talk to the media 2 Jul 2008

Colombian President Alvaro Uribe tries to get some information about Ingrid Betancourt rescue operations calling military office 2 Jul 2008

Colombia's Defence Minister Juan Manuel Santos speaks during a news conference with the commander of Colombia's Armed Forces, Ge 2 Jul 2008

Former hostage Ingrid Betancourt kneels to pray with her mother Yolanda Pulecio 2 Jul 2008

President Alvaro Uribe shakes hands with the Commander of the Colombian Army, General Fredy Padilla at a military base in Bogota 2 Jul 2008

Colombian President Alvaro Uribe is welcomed by supporters celebrating Ingrid Betancourt rescue operations 2 Jul 2008