The six freed people seemed to be in good condition according to Guatemala's public affairs minister. A member of the farmer’s group which held the hostages claimed that they were “forced” to free the tourists and guides:
The indigenous farmers' group told Guatemalan radio on Saturday that the six hostages would be held until Alvaro Colom, Guatemala's president, agreed to talk to them…
But Luis Chol, a member of the farmers' group, said they were forced to release the Belgians because they were being attacked.
The police "followed us and attacked us and killed one of our comrades", the Associated Press quoted Chol as saying.
The government denies anyone was killed.
Sources- International Herald Tribune, Reuters, AFP, MWC News
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