French-Colombian politician Ingrid Betancourt is not the only one taking advantage of the sudden popularity she has faced out of her perils. Artists such as Fanny Lu are taking a free ride too. Soon after the liberation of Betancourt and 14 other hostages from the clutches of the Colombian guerrillas --and while by pure coincidence Republican Senator and Presidential candidate John McCain was campaigning in Colombia-- singer

What a PR stunt! As many as 15 FARC hostages were freed in Colombia yesterday and it all happened while US presidential candidate Senator John McCain was campaigning there.   Many of these hostages –including the famous French-Colombian politician Ingrid Betancourt– waited up to six years to be rescued and they got the chance to be reunited with their relatives and friends just at the moment