Otaiza says car bombs to create a climate of war in Venezuela

www.vheadline.com Posted: Thursday, March 06, 2003 By: Patrick J. O'Donoghue

Shadowy Movimiento Quinta Republica (MVR) political adviser, Eliezer Otaiza says the planting of car bombs had no other purpose than to create a climate of war in Venezuela and therefore, the government should prepare the population.

The former State Political & Security (DISIP) Police director says he has no doubts that foreign intelligence agencies are mixed up to sell the spin that the government is linked to acts of terrorism … “I’m also convinced that a parallel DISIP is at work … only experts could have set off the bombs placed at the Spanish Embassy and Colombian consulates.”

Otaiza calls on State security agencies to move fast to avoid falling into the trap of when Peruvian spymaster, Vladimir Montesinos was in Venezuela.

When asked about the alleged presence of Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia (FARC) commander, Manuel Marulanda in Venezuelan territory, Otaiza replied that it is "not likely" and anyway, "the government does not support any group in particular in Colombia.”