Friday, November 18, 2011

Was FARC Conspiring To Sell Uranium?

Paul Reyes wrote: 'It occurs to me that 'Angel' might have an interest in this product for their friends from distant lands. I hope to discuss this topic with the man' Photo: AP

Colombian Marxists Plotted To Sell Uranium To Venezuela For 'Distant Friends' -- The Telegraph

Colombian Marxist rebels plotted to sell uranium to Venezuela in the belief that they would pass it on to “friends from distant lands”, according to leaked emails.

The emails were recovered from the computer of Raul Reyes, a former commander with the Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia (Farc) who was killed by the country’s army shortly after they were sent in 2008.

The following year a secret Israeli government report expressed concerns about intelligence suggesting Venezuela supplied Iran with uranium for its nuclear program.

Venezuela is one of the countries currently opposing tougher action against Iran following new evidence that Tehran’s nuclear activities include clandestine efforts to build a bomb.

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My Comment: It is only a question of time before such a "deal" actually does happen .... somewhere ... someplace ... in the world.

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