11.   All the hostages have since been freed, some reportedly for large ransoms.

12.   All those hostages have since been freed, some reportedly for large ransoms paid by Libya.

13.   All but one were released in exchange for large ransoms.

14.   All but one, a Filipino resort worker, were freed in exchange for large ransoms.

15.   All of the hostages have since been freed, some reportedly for large ransoms.

16.   All those hostages since been freed, some reportedly for large ransoms.

17.   An Italian journalist was freed in April after nearly two months in captivity, reportedly after a large ransom was paid.

18.   Although the rebels often target foreigners, hoping they will fetch large ransoms, most people kidnapped here are Colombians.

19.   At least one news organization paid a large ransom to win freedom for its reporter.

20.   Colombian rebels frequently kidnap people for ransom, often targeting foreigners in hopes they will fetch large ransoms.