Igrid, en cablegate

en: cablegate.wikileaks.org

In an aside before the dinner, Araud described how 
Ingrid Betancourt's release had become such an important
cause in France, one which President Sarkozy had insistently 
associated himself with during the presidential campaign.
Burns noted that since August 2003 there had been no proof
 of  life of the American hostages in Colombia. However, 
extensive interviews with the recently escaped FARC prisoner 
had led us to believe the information he provided was 
credible; there may now be grounds for believing the U.S. 
hostages, held together with Betancourt, are still alive. 
Loras replied that based on French interviews of the same 
escapee, the GOF was skeptical. The information provided was 
far too detailed, possibly indicating it was planted -- and 
the whole "escape" potentially a fake. Araud and Burns 
agreed to further consultations between our missions in 
Bogota and in Paris. Loras asked that such talks begin in 
Paris. Araud referred us to the Presidency for future 
consultations on this sensitive topic.