Around the same time (October 2021), other victims of the FARC came forward with graphic accounts of sexual violence during captivity, which may lead to confusion with Betancourt’s own 6-year kidnapping history (2002–2008).
there is no factual record or credible video documenting a rape of Ingrid Betancourt The query likely stems from a highly controversial "lapsus" (slip of the tongue) Video Violacion Ingrid Betancourt 2021
Fellow candidates and the public criticized the comment as "revictimizing," suggesting it blamed women for their own assaults. Clarification: Around the same time (October 2021), other victims
made by Betancourt during a presidential debate in early 2022, which was widely shared and discussed in the media. Context of the Controversy The Debate Slip (February 2022): Context of the Controversy The Debate Slip (February
During a debate in Bogotá, Betancourt stated, "women who get raped... often do so because they are very close to the family or because criminals know their routes". Immediate Backlash:
In 2021, Betancourt was frequently in the news for events related to the Colombian peace process rather than personal assault: Face-to-Face Meeting: