Ex-Erotic Dancer Makes Trade Offer

Sun., Jan. 26, 1997

Associated Press

Susy Diaz, a former erotic dancer turned congresswoman, has offered herself in exchange for the VIP captives held by leftist rebels.

Known as the Peruvian “Cicciolina,” a nod to the Italian porn star who went into politics, Diaz - in a skimpy red dress - appealed to the rebels on local TV.

“I would send them a message to make love and not war. Peace and love,” she said.

Diaz won international attention during her 1995 campaign for painting her ballot number 13 on her buttocks and distributing condoms.

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