Guatemalan President
Reports on Performance
GUATEMALA - Just exonerated from accusations
in a notorious killing scandal in Guatemala,
President Alvaro Colom reported before
Congress achievements and shortcomings of
his government in the second anniversary of
his coming to power, an exercise expected to
continue on Saturday.
Head of the International Commission against
Impunity in Guatemala (CICIG), Carlos
Castresana, put an end to the mystery about
who was behind the killing of lawyer Rodrigo
Rosenberg, who was shot in May 10, 2009.
It was Rosenberg himself, who plotted his
death in order to trigger political crisis
in the country, according to CICIG
conclusions based on a thorough
investigation.
Not even those who hired the hit men to
perpetrate the crime knew the identity of
the victim, as the lawyer managed to make
them believe that some one was extorting
money from him and also threatening his
life.
Evidence presented by Castresana was
irrefutable in pointing to Rosenberg as main
responsible for his violent death. Besides,
contrary to what the late lawyer claim, no
trace of evidence was found about Colom and
other officials' guilt in his killing and
other previous crimes.
In his report before Congress, Colom
recognized in his second report the
complexity of the crisis ensued as the worst
problem faced by his administration, with
insecurity ranking second.
He also cited positive steps taken in
education and health (both promulgated free
in public facilities), and efforts to fight
violence.
Colom also presented a report to the people
at the sports facility La Democracia Park.
Similar activities are scheduled for today
in Qutzaltenango and Escuintla departments,
where thousands of residents who support his
performance are expected to attend. |
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