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| Author: | Californicationdude [ Sun Mar 06, 2011 12:40 am ] |
| Post subject: | Costa Rica Designated Major Money Laundering Country |
Question, what sort of examples of this money laundering are going on in CR.....it seems to me that it would be impossible to wash $4.4 Billion in an economy the size of CR's without obvious signs......just curious.....maybe Brother Greengo and/or other members could way in.... from online news insidecostarica http://www.insidecostarica.com/dailynew ... 030503.htm and a further link detailing more http://www.usexpatcostarica.com/2011/03 ... aundering/ The United States Department of State has listed Costa Rica among 64 other nations classified as “Major Money Laundering Countriesâ€. Costa Rica also enjoys the distinction of being named as a “Major Illicit Drug Producing or Drug Transit Countriesâ€, as certified by United States President Barrack Obama in September of 2010. Recently the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development estimated that $4.4 billion in illegal money related to narcotics passes through Costa Rica annually. The designation of Costa Rica as a Money Laundering Country was included as part of the 2011 International Narcotics Control Strategy Report (INCSR), which is an annual report by the United States Department of State to Congress prepared in accordance with the Foreign Assistance Act. It describes the efforts of key countries to attack all aspects of the international drug trade in Calendar Year 2010. Volume I covers drug and chemical control activities. Volume II covers money laundering and financial crimes. |
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| Author: | DildoMan [ Sun Mar 06, 2011 2:40 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Costa Rica Designated Major Money Laundering Country |
Californicationdude wrote: Question, what sort of examples of this money laundering are going on in CR.....it seems to me that it would be impossible to wash $4.4 Billion in an economy the size of CR's without obvious signs......just curious. Costa Rica = not very likely Panama = Hell Yes!!! |
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| Author: | Irish Drifter [ Mon Mar 07, 2011 12:03 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Costa Rica Designated Major Money Laundering Country |
I have heard a lot of talk that many of the high rise condominiums being built are actually money laundering operations. |
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| Author: | Orange [ Mon Mar 07, 2011 12:59 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Costa Rica Designated Major Money Laundering Country |
Another bullet point in the list of accolades that CR can be proud of: -Major sex destination -Pit stop for drug runners -Safe haven for criminals -Human trafficking (don't know about this one) -and now major money laundering destination |
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| Author: | DildoMan [ Mon Mar 07, 2011 1:22 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Costa Rica Designated Major Money Laundering Country |
Irish Drifter wrote: I have heard a lot of talk that many of the high rise condominiums being built are actually money laundering operations. Same here! |
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| Author: | DildoMan [ Mon Mar 07, 2011 1:25 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Costa Rica Designated Major Money Laundering Country |
Orange wrote: -Human trafficking (don't know about this one) Orange, unfortunately "Trata de Blanca" does exist in Costa Rica. |
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| Author: | Californicationdude [ Mon Mar 07, 2011 2:45 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Costa Rica Designated Major Money Laundering Country |
I have read that the worldwide amount of money laundering attributed to the illegal drug market to be from 590 Billion to 1.5 Trillion. Other accounts say that Colombia, Peru and Bolivia account for over 80% of the crop of coca leaf. If Costa Rica is only purportedly laundering 4.4 Billion, then there must be tremendous amounts being laundered in countries with larger economies. Panama? USA? It has been said that the Miami skyline offers an example of the laundering. As far as Panama, I suppose the influence and corruption is even more so....I find it interesting that the current President in Panama is declining to run (as he is entitled to as an incumbent) for a second term. When was the last time anyone heard of a Central/South American Leader voluntarily stepping down after one term?...is he truly just fed up with the job or content with his work...or just glad to escape the position with his wits and health? The pressure, coercion and money involved must be beyond description. How do small countries such as Costa Rica, Nicaragua, Honduras, etc....rebuff such temptations and keep their hands clean? |
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| Author: | DildoMan [ Mon Mar 07, 2011 4:54 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Costa Rica Designated Major Money Laundering Country |
Californicationdude wrote: I find it interesting that the current President in Panama is declining to run (as he is entitled to as an incumbent) for a second term. Hey Californicationdude, I grew-up in Panama, and just wanted to clarify that Panamanian Constitution states that the President cannot be reelected in the next two election periods. He has to wait 10 years (each presidential period consists of 5 years). President Martinelli would love to run again in 2014 if he was permitted to. In fact, here is an interesting article about a "diputado" who proposed an amendment to the Constitution earlier this year: http://www.prensalibre.com/internaciona ... 59885.html But yes, there is plenty of money being laundered in Panama. |
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| Author: | Californicationdude [ Tue Mar 08, 2011 12:35 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Costa Rica Designated Major Money Laundering Country |
thank you for the clarification...I had mistakenly thought 2 four year terms where possible. |
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| Author: | SinCity [ Wed Mar 09, 2011 2:29 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Costa Rica Designated Major Money Laundering Country |
Orange wrote: Another bullet point in the list of accolades that CR can be proud of: -Major sex destination -Pit stop for drug runners -Safe haven for criminals -Human trafficking (don't know about this one) -and now major money laundering destination Jee, I thought you were talkin about my home, Las Vegas, all those accolades fit Vegas to a "t" |
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