In this world of deceit, there is information and disinformation. Who know what the truth is. The hostages could have been freed because of a ransom is paid.
That's almost like when Iran freed the American hostages on the same day that Ronald Reagon swore in as president. Perfect timing, or too much of a coincident? Or the Iranians really are that afraid of Reagan's cowboy image?
Maybe it is just a case that FARC wants to save some face after they have been duped?
The truth is out there.