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kidnappingThe abduction of a person against his or her will. It often involves holding persons for ransom. It may also take place in child-custody disputes or involve psychosexual motives. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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Despite the recent flurry of high profile kidnappings in the Middle East, Latin America continues to be the scene of more than 80% of all kidnaps for ransom and Colombia is still the dubious world leader with Mexico not far behind. Colombia -- the current "hot spot" of the world -- accounts for 50 percent of the world's kidnaps. We're seeing more kidnaps for ransom there and a dramatic increase in crime as a whole. |
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