Comments on: Costa Rica ex-president and corruption charges

By: DeltaForce

DeltaForce — Thu, 04 Feb 2010 15:19:17 +0000

Hay There very Interesting

By: Deanna Keahey

Deanna Keahey — Sun, 18 May 2008 19:14:18 +0000

Hi Rod -

Thanks so much for the additional information on the Costa Rica case of alleged corruption against ex-president Rodriguez. I appreciate your time to stop by & help clarify the matter, and also the fact that your American-European newsblog stands behind its reporting.

Best wishes, - Deanna.

By: Rod Hughes

Rod Hughes — Wed, 07 May 2008 15:37:49 +0000

I'm afraid you are behind the news, Agustin. American-European newsblog stands behind its facts as reported, regarding the embargo and lien. However you are right about the shady nature of the strongest witness against the ex-president. However, my sources in the Judicial investigative say that seized files and computer memory will back up their case. We must remember that Sr. Rodriguez must be considered innocent until proven guilty. At least that is the assumption of the A-E newsblog. When referring to this case, we must be aware that it is a case of ALLEDGED corruption so far.

By: Deanna Keahey

Deanna Keahey — Thu, 10 Apr 2008 01:00:29 +0000

Hi Agustin -

Thanks for your comment. I read 2 articles that referenced cars and properties, but it is certainly possible that they were incorrect -- thanks for setting the record straight on that.

I'm not privy to what evidence they have to support their case, but will certainly be watching for the outcome ... which could be a while in coming. The Irish prime minister's case has continued for over 10 years.

Thanks for your comment! - Deanna.

By: Agustin Castro

Agustin Castro — Wed, 09 Apr 2008 14:39:07 +0000

Ms. Keaney,
You have got the facts wrong. There are not houses or cars embargoed. Only the reference to the lien in Rodriguez� salary as a economics professor is correct. Certainly there is an investigation, one that has taken more than 4 years without leading to a trial yet �something that would not be acceptable in the US. The main and only witness against the former President, is the guy who got caught red-handed. By the way, Rodriguez was out of Costa Rica when the investigation started, and he went back voluntarily to face the music --not your typical shady character.