Operation Jaque

When

2 Jul 2008

Kind

Military operation

Coordinates

2.30° N, 72.05° W

Description

2008 military operation

Military operation

Operation Jaque was a Colombian military operation that resulted in the successful rescue of 15 hostages, including former Colombian presidential candidate Íngrid Betancourt. The hostages had been held by the Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia (FARC). The operation took place on 2 July 2008, along the Apaporis River in the department of Guaviare.

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