Hugo Chavez, the Venezuelan president, says he has agreed a plan to secure the release of three hostages held by Colombian rebels, but was awaiting the permission of the Colombian government. Chavez said that the process to pick up the hostages from the Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia (Farc) could be implemented within hours. The process for the release "has been agreed to the tiniest detail with the Farc commanders," said Chavez, who has been involved in mediation. The Venezuelan leader offered to send aircraft to pick up the hostages, who include an aide to prominent...
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