Farc rebels on patrol. Such displays of strength may be a thing of the past after their main ally, Hugo Chavez, withdrew his support Photo: REUTERS From The Washington Times:
Reports say they plotted bombings, assassinations
Spain's government is investigating links between the Basque separatist group ETA and Colombian FARC rebels, following reports by Colombian officials that the groups have trained together and jointly planned assassinations and bombings.
Associated Press Above: Relatives of a 71-year-old Basque slaying victim hold a banner, saying in Basque, "ETA, Get Out," after a Requiem Mass in Azpeitia, Spain, on Friday. Below: A Colombian man holds a flag and a sign that reads "No more FARC" during a march in Bogota.
"We need to investigate because these connections, this alliance, between terrorist groups, as are ETA and FARC, are a reality," said Spanish Chief Prosecutor Javier Zaragoza.
He submitted a 17-page report to Spain's highest anti-terrorism court last week accusing ETA members of instructing the Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia (FARC) in explosives and car-bomb techniques at rebel camps in the Colombian jungle.
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My Comment: When Farc's IRA connections were revealed in 2001, it was apparent then that Farc was looking to establish ties with other "like-minded" organizations. The ETA is probably one of many that were approached.