What is Ingrid Betancourt's Net Worth?
Ingrid Betancourt is a Colombian politician known for her extensive career in politics and her perseverance in the face of adversity. As of now, her net worth is estimated to be $500 thousand dollars.
Early Life and Education
Ingrid Betancourt Pulecio was born in Bogota, D.C., Colombia, in December 1961. Her parents were both actively involved in government, which influenced her path into politics. She pursued higher education at the Institut d'Etudes Politiques de Paris and Harris Manchester College, Oxford.
Personal Life
Betancourt married Fabrice Delloye in 1983, gaining French citizenship. The couple had two children before eventually divorcing. She later married Juan Carlos Lecompte in 1997, but the marriage ended in 2011.
Political Career
Ingrid Betancourt commenced her political career as an advisor to both the Minister of Finance and the Minister of Foreign Trade. She was elected to the House of Representatives in 1994 and subsequently joined the Colombian Senate in 1998.
Presidential Candidate and Kidnapping
In 2002, Betancourt ran for the presidency as a member of the Oxygen Green Party. However, she was kidnapped by the Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia (FARC) during her campaign. After six harrowing years, she was rescued in 2008 by Colombian security forces during the successful Operation Jaque, which also freed 14 other hostages.
Awards and Recognitions
Ingrid Betancourt's efforts and resilience have been recognized globally. She has received the prestigious Legion d'honneur award and the Concord Prince of Asturias Award. In 2010, she sought monetary compensation under the Colombian victim of terrorism protection law but later withdrew her claim.
