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CARACAS, Venezuela — France’s top diplomat sought help from Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez on Wednesday to press for the liberation of rebel-held hostages in Colombia.
Foreign Minister Bernard Kouchner is aiming at restarting talks to free hostages who include French-Colombian politician Ingrid Betancourt and three American contractors.
The French envoy met with Chavez at the end of a tour that also included talks with Colombian President Alvaro Uribe and Ecuadorean President Rafael Correa.
