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Venezuela has asked authorities in Spain to detail their accusations against an alleged ETA operative accused of helping the Basque armed group arrange explosives training with Colombian rebels in Venezuela.

Venezuelan Justice Minister Tareck El Aissami said Thursday that Venezuela
asked Interpol in Madrid for details of the indictment naming Arturo Cubillas
Fontan, who is among a group of ETA suspects wanted by Spanish authorities.

El Aissami expressed willingness to investigate but also skepticism about possible political motives behind the case. He echoed President Hugo Chavez
in dismissing as "pure lies" the claims by a Spanish judge that Venezuela has facilitated collaboration between ETA and Colombian rebels.