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So, where's Enrique?
There are many rumours floating around - Nicaragua, Romania, some far off remote
island, basking in the sun and of course, right here, in Costa Rica.
Not matter where he may be, one thing is for use - he doesn't want to be found
and doesn't care much about his friends, those friends who entrusted their money
and respect, some who now are facing hard times in their late years of life.
There have been many different groups and individuals who have claimed to have
had the inside scoop on his whereabouts, the money and what is really going on.
Several scams surfaced to take more of "Enrique's friends" money, lawyers
claiming that they can resolve the matter in days, hours if the right amount of
dollars is pledged.
There has been speculation, rumours, gossip, stories that made or still make no
sense, threats and a great deal of worshipping, hoping that the Costa Rican
authorities realize the err of their ways and make it right, so that Enrique can
come back and pay everybody, every penny they are owed - capital and interest!
Well, let's look at the facts.
One, it was Enrique who decided to close the operation following a raid by the
authorities on complaints by the Canadian authorities of money laundering.
The government didn't close him down.
Two, it was Enrique who decided to leave the country, along with everyone's
money. He wasn't run out of dodge.
Three, it is Enrique that has chosen not to communicate with "his friends".
There is nothing wrong with the telephone system, fax machines, internet and
regular mail service in Costa Rica or in the world.
Four, Enrique's lawyers have not come out publicly to denounce the charges
against his client or defend his position or started some public campaign to
seek out the truth and corruption that is being claimed. Lawyers are hired
guns, they do what they client tells them to do.
Five, the Costa Rican authorities, including the much hated and maligned
prosecutor Espinoza are just doing their job as spelled out in the Country's
constitution and legislative system. If there is corruption, why isn't being
denuounced?
Six, the new Attorney General Dall'anese can't do more than the old Attorney
General. He hasn't been give more power, special authority to prosecute or not
prosecute "the Brothers". The laws of the land haven't changed with his
appointment, which was part of the normal course of action.
Seven, Osvaldo - Enrique's brother - the man who other than Enrique knows where
the money is, what is going and possibly what is going to happen, has chosen to
stay quiet and secluded now that he in the comfort of his own home and bed.
We are still amazed that no one investor has been willing to knock on his door
and ask the hard question - where is the money?
Eight, the UCCR's Jose Miguel Villalobos, the hired gun that promised a swift
resolve to the situation, one year later still is making the same promises.
Seems he has taken lessons from another infamous Villalobos.
Nine, there have been no defections in the support for Enrique. No, there are
just realizations that maybe their trust and confidence was misplaced. Enrique
had made good on his promises to "his friends" for many years, why be different
now?
Ten, there is nothing new to report, to tell, to write about. The fact is that
the situation hasn't changed any from day one. Enrique is nowhere to be found
and neither is the money.
Some of you may not agree with the above, perhaps may even decide not to read
this publication for printing it. We can understand that. There is always a
hope, a chance that Enrique will prove for once and for all that he is an honest
man, that the government did him in and that he will pay everyone all their
dues.
Yes, and traffic cops in Costa Rica don't take bribes!
PS. We did get word to Osvaldo requesting an interview with him, allow him to
tell "his" story. it's been over a week and still no reply. We don't have much hope in
that happening, but we will keep the faith!
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