CARACAS, Venezuela, Jan. 10 (UPI) -- Two hostages held for several years by Colombian leftist rebels arrived in Venezuela Thursday after the Venezuelan government negotiated their release.

BOGOTA, Jan. 9 (UPI) -- Colombia has approved a new offer by Venezuela to pick up two hostages taken by leftist rebels, it was reported Wednesday.

BOGOTA, Jan. 8 (UPI) -- Colombia will not allow other countries to help secure the release of hostages held by leftist rebels after an effort by Venezuela failed last month.

BOGOTA, Dec. 29 (UPI) -- An effort to recover three hostages taken by Colombian leftist rebels was delayed for a second day Saturday, El Tiempo reported online.

BOGOTA, Dec. 27 (UPI) -- The Colombian government said Wednesday it would allow Venezuelan aircraft to land in the country to pick up three hostages held for years by leftist rebels.

BOGOTA, April 5 (UPI) -- A former vice presidential hopeful turned captive of Colombian rebels gave birth to a child fathered by one of her captors, a report says.