Venezuela Still Aids Colombia Rebels, New Material Shows

New evidence points to collaborations between members of the Venezuelan government and the Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia, or FARC. A Colombian soldier inspected the area after an aerial bombardment against the FARC in July. Leonardo Munoz/European Pressphoto Agency

Venezuela Still Aids Colombia Rebels, New Material Shows -- The New York Times

CARACAS, Venezuela — Despite repeated denials by President Hugo Chávez, Venezuelan officials have continued to assist commanders of Colombia’s largest rebel group, helping them arrange weapons deals in Venezuela and even obtain identity cards to move with ease on Venezuelan soil, according to computer material captured from the rebels in recent months and under review by Western intelligence agencies.

The materials point to detailed collaborations between the guerrillas and high-ranking military and intelligence officials in Mr. Chávez’s government as recently as several weeks ago, countering the president’s frequent statements that his administration does not assist the rebels. “We do not protect them,” he said in late July.

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Update #1: Weapons from 27 different countries found in Colombian terrorist camps -- Merco Press

Update #2: Criticism grows over Colombia's U.S. military plan -- Reuters

My Comment: A lot of disagreements exist between Colombia and Venezuela, but I predicted last year that as Venezuela's internal problems become more pronounced, the war of words against Colombia from Venezuela will only grow. No surprise ... this is what is exactly happening.

The question that should then be asked is .... is Venezuela willing to cross the line in its support of FARC by supplying more advanced weaponry and logistics. If this is and/or becomes the case, we should then expect a very harsh reaction from Colombia .... a reaction that (I am sure) will reverberate throughout the region.