“I was asked if it’s possible to go abroad. The answer is yes, and we will help with that. We talked to the French government about this subject and the possibility to house those that need refuge” the President said in a speech in San José del Guaviare.”What we need is that things start changing and that the guerrillas take the decision to abandon their groups and hand over the hostages.” the President added.Surrendering FARC rebels, responsible for the care of hostages, will receive 100 million Colombian pesos (US$55.000), will not go to jail and, so he revealed Saturday, will be able to leave the country if necessary.
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