Betancourt is known in some circles for his odd windup.

Some fans have had a rather negative response to Betancourt's writing style and lack of characterization, and consider his work to be more of fan fiction, but Betancourt states that one of his primary motivations for writing the new books was to keep Roger Zelazny's books and stories alive and in print and to prevent them from fading into obscurity, much like how other authors have extended the stories and ongoing popularity of Robert E. Howard's Conan, Edgar Rice Burroughs's Tarzan and Sir Arthur Conan Doyle's Sherlock Holmes series.

* Colombian Army Major: Commanded a military operation in Caquetá Department that almost located numerous kidnapped civilians, among them the three Americans and Ingrid Betancourt.

* the Saviour Cathedral, also known as the Old Fair Cathedral, a huge domed edifice built at the site of the great fair to an Empire style design by Agustín de Betancourt and Auguste de Montferrand in 1822 ;

In 1816, Alexander I assigned Betancourt to find the architect who could rebuild the cathedral ; Betancourt pointed at Montferrand.

* Liz Torres as Theresa Betancourt ( 1976 – 1977 ), a Latina nursing student, who initially meets Archie when he is admitted to the hospital for surgery ; she later rents Mike's and Gloria's former room at the Bunker house.

Venezuelan President Rómulo Betancourt and U. S. President John F. Kennedy at La Morita, Venezuela, during an official meeting for the Alliance for Progress in 1961

From 1914 to 1920 Betancourt began his formal education at a private school created by the community of Guatire and promoted by his own father.

Rómulo Betancourt voting at the Venezuelan Constituent Assembly election, 1946

It was alleged by Azula Barrera and Colombian President Mariano Ospina Pérez that Betancourt had supported the armed rising at the 1948 Inter-American Conference that followed the assassination of Gaitán.

* May 4 – 5 – During the Carupanazo revolt against Venezuelan President Rómulo Betancourt, Venezuelan Air Force aircraft attack rebel positions at Carúpano.

* June 2 – During the Porteñazo revolt of the Venezuelan Marine Corps against Venezuelan President Rómulo Betancourt, Venezuelan Air Force aircraft attack marine corps positions at Puerto Cabello.

* Fania All Stars Live ( 1978 ) song: " Saca Tu Mujer " with Ismael Quintana, Santos Colon, Ismael Miranda, Cheo Feliciano, Celia Cruz & Justo Betancourt ) Recorded Live at Madison Square Garden, New York, United States.

From 1937, at the age of 15, Lusinchi vinculated to the National Democratic Party, organization created by Rómulo Betancourt against the government of Eleazar López Contreras.

The bridge across the Apure River at San Fernando commenced construction in 1959 under the direction of President Rómulo Betancourt, and was opened February 1, 1961.

For the world cup, Chelato included in the staff to two important players that did not participate in the final qualifying round: Gilberto Yearwood who at the time was playing in Spain, and high-scoring player: Porfirio Betancourt in substitution of Jimmy James Bailey who suffered a severe injure.

Shortly after the end of talks, the FARC-EP kidnapped Oxygen Green Party presidential candidate Ingrid Betancourt, who was traveling in Colombian territory.

After the end of the Betancourt administration and the 1963 elections, Pérez left government temporarily and dedicated himself to consolidating his support in the party.

Shortly after the end of talks, the FARC-EP kidnapped Oxygen Green Party presidential candidate Ingrid Betancourt, who was traveling in guerrilla territory.

The Dawn of Amber series by John Gregory Betancourt started to be published in 2002.

This return was made possible through a series of negotiations which involved several Nationalist military officers in Madrid, F. José Luís Almenar Betancourt S. J., a Jesuit who was in contact him during his stay in Bolivia, and the Bishop of Cochabamba, a former military chaplain who had served under Rojo.

He had been involved in countless schemes to do away with democratic leaders in neighboring countries such as President Romulo Betancourt of Venezuela.

From this belief is derived the practical orientation of our policy on the `` uncommitted '' ( `` neutralist '', `` contested '' ) nations, especially on those whose leaders make the most noise -- Nehru, Tito, Nkrumah, Sukarno, Betancourt, etc..

Veterans Aaron Fultz, and Joe Borowski joined Rafael Betancourt in the Indians bullpen.

But with two outs and the bases loaded in the 7th, in a scene eerily similar to the Ryan Spilborghs walk-off, Edgar Rentería hit a go-ahead grand slam off of Rafael Betancourt, propelling the Giants to a 9 – 5 win and a tie in the Wild Card standings entering September.

Rafael Betancourt was summoned once again, and induced a ground ball off Juan Uribe's bat.

In a rematch of their August match-up, Betancourt got Edgar Rentería to pop out on the infield for the first out.

With a full count, Betancourt struck out pinch hitter Nate Schierholtz to secure the save.

Ecuador's president Rafael Correa said March 3, 2008 that a deal to release political prisoners — including former Colombian Sen. Ingrid Betancourt -- was nearly complete before the March 1, 2008 Colombian raid into his country.

Shortly after taking office, President Sarkozy began negotiations with Colombian president Álvaro Uribe and the left-wing guerrilla FARC, regarding the release of hostages held by the rebel group, especially Franco-Colombian politician Ingrid Betancourt.

* 1908 – Rómulo Betancourt, Venezuelan president ( d. 1981 )

* 2003 – French DGSE personnel abort an operation to rescue Íngrid Betancourt from FARC rebels in Colombia, causing a political scandal when details are leaked to the press.

The most famous Margarita necklace that any one can see today is the one that then Venezuelan President Romulo Betancourt gave to Jacqueline Kennedy when she and her husband, President John F. Kennedy paid an official visit to Venezuela.

The rescued included Íngrid Betancourt ( former presidential Candidate ), U. S. military contractors Marc Gonsalves, Thomas Howes, and Keith Stansell, as well as eleven Colombian police officers and soldiers.

Tulio Lizcano is the first hostage to escape since the successful military rescue of Ingrid Betancourt, and the longest held political hostage by the organization.

On 1950, Venezuela was the world's 4th largest wealthiest nation per capita However, from 1958 / 1959 onward, Romulo Betancourt ( president from 1959 to 1964 ) inherited an enormous internal and external debt caused by rampant public spending during the dictatorship.

** Rómulo Betancourt, Venezuelan president ( d. 1981 )

* January 20 – Cuba executes Eduardo Diaz Betancourt, who was found guilty of sabotage and terrorism.

** Rómulo Betancourt, Venezuelan president ( b. 1908 )

* February 23 – FARC kidnaps Íngrid Betancourt in Colombia while she campaigns for the presidency.

On 6 April 2008, Casta demonstrated in a White March of nonviolent protestation to ask for the immediate release of Ingrid Betancourt, presidential candidate kidnapped since 2002 by the FARC.