Madrid seeks information from Caracas on alleged ETA links (Roundup) - Monsters and Critics: "Spain on Tuesday tried to avoid a row with Venezuela over allegations that Caracas had links with the militant Basque separatist group ETA.
Madrid appreciated the 'very clear and cooperative' answer given by Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez - who denied the allegations - Deputy Prime Minister Maria Teresa Fernandez de la Vega said.
Madrid had requested information from Caracas concerning the allegations made by two detained ETA suspects, and would now activate judicial and police cooperation mechanisms with Venezuela, Vega told the radio station Cope."
Madrid appreciated the 'very clear and cooperative' answer given by Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez - who denied the allegations - Deputy Prime Minister Maria Teresa Fernandez de la Vega said.
Madrid had requested information from Caracas concerning the allegations made by two detained ETA suspects, and would now activate judicial and police cooperation mechanisms with Venezuela, Vega told the radio station Cope."
