"During seven years as a guerrilla hostage Colombian politician Sigifredo Lopez endured forced marches, abusive guards, and the constant threat of execution. He was freed in 2009, but his nightmare continues. Lopez has been arrested (july 2012) for allegedly helping Marxist guerrillas plan his own kidnapping, an operation that led to the deaths of 11 Colombian lawmakers" (PRI's The World).

Includes bibliographical references (p. 271-282).