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A Five Year Old Case Finally ConcludedSAN IGNACIO, Cayo, Tuesday,July 8, 2014: Five years after the vacationhouse of a Belizean engineer wascleaned out by burglars anddestroyed by fire, the casefinally ended today with theincarceration of one, theimposition of a fine againstanother and a third suspect stillat large. The case began way back inFebruary 2009 when GodwinSutherland’s vacation house inthe Mountain Pine Ridge area wasburglarized and destroyed by fire.Police received information ataround 9:00 pm on February 23,2009 of a grey van heading from

San Antonio Village to SanIgnacio town loaded withsuspected stolen goods. A teamof policemen headed towardsSan Antonio Village. The policecame upon the van on the roadbetween San Antonio Village andCristo Rey Village. The drivercomplied with the order to stopthe van, exit the vehicle and toopen the back door. The van wasfound packed with plastic chairs,a brown sofa, a folding table,floor tiles and other constructionmaterials. The driver, identifiedas Rene Rivera, 26 at the time,told the police that he is aBelizean mechanic residing inSanta Familia Village, Cayo. Rivera was accompanied by his

father in law Alber t Woodye.Under caution Rivera told thepolice that he had gone withWoodye to get the items from ahouse in the Mountain PineRidge. He said that after loadingthe van and they were departing,Woodye told him to stop thevehicle. He said that Woodyeexited the vehicle, walked back tothe building after which he saw ahuge flame coming from thebuilding as Woodye returned tothe van for the journey to SantaFamilia. The investigation later led toWoodye’s house as well as thehome of one Gabriel Martin

The VictimEng. Godwin Sutherland

Rest In PeaceAmbassador

Senior AmbassadorH.E. Alfr edo Martinez

Belmopan. July 9, 2014. The Ministry of Foreign Affairsregrets to announce the passing ofSenior Ambassador H.E. Alfr edoMartinez , who was serving asBelize’s Ambassador to Guatemalafrom 2003 to the present. He had alsobeen serving as Non-ResidentAmbassador to the Republics ofHonduras, Costa Rica, Nicaraguaand Panama. In earlier postings hehad served as Non-ResidentAmbassador to Venezuela in 1994-1997, Cuba in 1996-1997, asNon-Resident High Commissioner toJamaica in 1996-1997. During his tenure in the DiplomaticService of Belize, AmbassadorMartinez served as Belize’s Chiefnegotiator in the Belize/Guatemalanegotiating process and as amember of the negotiating team formany years.

His first diplomatic appointmenttook him to Mexico where he served

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EditorialEditorialEditorialEditorialEditorialLearning From Past Mistakes

If the possibility of a contemptcharge was non-existent in termsof matters before a court, wewould have long commented onthe only possible outcome of thecriminal proceeding againstElvin Penner. What we find interesting in thismatter is at least two “firsts” thatit presents in the history of thenation. It is the first time that anyPrime Minister of Belize hasever publicly announced thebanning of an area representativefrom ever serving in the party heleads. It is also the very first time thatany serving Area Representativeis before a court of law on amatter relevant to the ministerialportfolio that individual held. If the government would havehad a larger majority of arearepresentatives, there would alsohave been the possibility that thiswould have been the first time anarea representative would havebeen successfully recalledtriggering a bye-election in theconstituency to which thatindividual was elected. A larger majority of arearepresentatives for any onepolitical party can either havepositive or negative implicationsdependent on the integrity ofthe leader of that party. On thepositive side a large majority ina team lead by an individual withthe moral fortitude to take actionagainst any and all forms ofcorruption will afford that leaderand his party the leverage torecall the individual who hasgone astray.

On the down side, a largemajority with a leader who,himself is engaged in officialcorruption, will only mean thepresence of a larger group ofindividuals raping the nation atthe expense of the masses. Sucha situation can easily result in theamassing of a large national debtwith nothing to show for it. It canresult in the corrupt giving awayof a nation’s key facilities tofriends and cronies for very littleor nothing at all. It can lead to theawarding of bloated contracts torelatives and friends resulting insubstandard work like forexample a bridge that washesaway even before a single personor vehicle passes over it. It canmean the washing away of amulti-million dollar bridge onthe Southern Highway with thefirst flood. It can mean a leakingcenter for the performing artswhich is less than ten years old.It can mean the giving away of12,000 acres of land (over40,000 house lots) to a singleindividual who has no intentionof using the land and insteadwalks into a bank gets a huge sumof money as mortgage for theland and allows the bank to takeownership of the land. A large majority in the Houseof Representatives with a corruptleader can result in the signingof secret agreements toaccommodate a multi-billionairefriend. It can result in thissame special individual notpaying taxes to the governmentor dividends to Belizeanshareholders of the lucrative

enterprise he owned. A large majority in the Houseof Representatives with a corruptleader can result in extremearrogance where one of them canpublicly tell the people that itdoes not matter how manymistakes he and his governmentmakes and that the more mistakesthey make, the harder theBelizean people will work to getthem out of trouble. A large majority with a corruptleader can result in the hurling ofinsults to the employable amongus as they do not create jobsbecause they publicly accuse usof being lazy thieves. They cancome forward and proudlyannounce that they don’t need usand that they can go to any of theiroffices in Montevideo, Canadaand Cayman, where they canmake a lot of money. A large majority with a corruptleadership can result in thecollection of an environmentaltax and after a couple yearsincreasing that tax by 100%without using the funds derivedtherefrom for its intendedpurpose while the people livingin the nation’s commercial

capital as well as those living inthe largest geographical districtin the land are subjected to thetoxic smoke emanating fromgarbage dump sites perpetuallyburning. The negative effects of a largermajority with a corrupt leader arereal and numerous, the nationmust therefore never ever againfall into that trap. The standard of living and themeaningful development of anation can be realized in anenvironment where officialcorruption is at its lowest level.The best combination for this tohappen is by way of the electionof a leader of a political partywith the moral fortitude of takeaction against all forms ofcorruption among the team heleads given a comfortablemajority in the house ofrepresentatives. It was a wise man who oncesaid that a nation who studies notits history, learns not frommistakes of the past andhighlights not, to the youngergeneration, the errors of the past,is doomed to a lifetime ofsuffering.

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Pigment Stones Pigment stones are small anddark and comprise bilirubin andcalcium salts that are found inbile. They contain less than20% of cholesterol (or 30%,according to the Japanese-classification system).

Mixed Stones Mixed gallstones typicallycontain 20–80% cholesterol (or30–70%, according to theJapanese- classificationsystem). Other commonconstituents are calciumcarbonate, palmitate phosphate,bilirubin and other bile pigments.Because of their calciumcontent, they are oftenradiographically visible.

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Rest In Peace Ambassador

A Tribute to Senior Ambassador H.E. Alfr edo Martinez

as Belize’s Ambassador toMexico between 1993-1997. Inrecognition of his outstandingwork he was honoured by theGovernment of Mexico with theOrder of the Aztec Eagle, thehighest award offered to Foreign

Diplomats. He was appointed Senatorand Leader of GovernmentBusiness in the Senate from 1984-1989 and again from 1997-1998.After serving as Ambassador ofBelize to Mexico he served asMinister of Trade and Industry

from 1997-1998. Early in hispolitical career he was electedMayor of Orange Walk Town from1985-1988 and served in thatcapacity again in 1991-1992. He wasalso the National Chairman of theUnited Democratic Party between1990-1993.

Ambassador Alfredo Martinez issurvived by his wife Mrs. EnnalisaAgneli Martinez and three sons Carlo,Giovanni and Etienne. A State Funeral will be held at theLa Inmaculada Church on Saturday,July12, 2014 in his hometown ofOrange Walk.

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If Brazil thought the country'sWorld Cup wounds could not goany deeper, that the sense ofnational despair could notbecome more acute, the cheersechoing around the concoursesof Arena de Sao Paulo sounded awarning that the worst may be yetto come. As the rain finally ceased andArgentina won their WorldCup semi-final against theNetherlands on penalties, thecelebrations were in full swingwith sights fully set on Sunday'smeeting with Germany. The South American side'sfans repeatedly counted inincreasingly deafening volumeto seven - the number nowsynonymous with Brazil'shumiliation after their worst everdefeat in that 7-1 loss to Germanyin Belo Horizonte. Hastily assembled bannersrepeating the insult were inevidence in Argentina's sectionof support in Sao Paulo onWednesday. They do not intend tolet their fiercest rivals forget thatday in a hurry - and winning theWorld Cup at the Maracanawould only serve as anotherpainful reminder for the hosts. There was no mistaking theadded pleasure the prospect oftheir captain Lionel Messilifting the World Cup in Brazil'sown iconic arena would giveArgentina. It would be a show ofsporting strength on enemyterritory that would sustain themfor generations. And for the Barcelona forwardand Argentine talisman to lead hiscountry to their first World Cuptriumph since the 1986 win inMexico's Aztec Stadium againstWest Germany would also beheavy with symbolism given thetribal rivalry with Brazil's ownfavoured son Neymar. Neither set of supporters wouldever forget the image of Messitaking possession of the WorldCup in an arena rich in thehistory of Brazil's own number10s such as Pele, Zico andlatterly Neymar. It would be asclose to perfection as waswinning it in their own River PlateStadium against the Dutch in1978. Miguel Angel Vicente, fromBuenos Aires-based newspaper

World Cup 2014: Argentina VictoryWould Complete Brazil's Humiliation

Argentina Celebrating their victory after Rodriguez scored

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Diario Clarin , told BBC Sport:"Of course it is a specialfeeling to win the World Cup -but to come to a rival likeBrazil and win in their countrywould be extra special. "In Argentina, the fans havetaken pleasure from theprogress of the team. It is not agreat team and we think

Germany is the best team at theWorld Cup but this is one match- the dream lives on and to winthe World Cup in Brazil wouldmake the whole nation veryproud." He added: "Argentina'ssupporters will enjoy being inthe World Cup final in Brazilwhen Brazil are not there." There were other inspiringfactors at work for Argentina too.There was a moment of

appreciation for the legendaryArgentina-born Alfr edo DiStefano, who died this week aged88. Coach Alejandro Sabella alsospoke of the "tragic event" thatwas the death of Argentinejournalist Jorge "Topo" Lopezfrom La Red Radio, who died onWednesday when the taxi he was

travelling in was hit by a stolenvehicle in Sao Paulo. The World Cup now moves onto its conclusion - and judgingfrom the noise generated byArgentina fans as their playersaddressed the media in Sao Paulo,they cannot wait to return to Rio. Demand for a place inside theMaracana will be high on Sundayand just minutes after the finalwhistle on Wednesday there wastalk of tickets costing $20,000

(£11,500) in secondary markets. Sabella's side finally overcametheir Dutch opponents to set up arepeat of the 1986 and 1990World Cup finals (the latter themost recent occasion thatGermany - albeit pre-unifica-tion - have lifted the trophy) ona night that could not have nothave been in sharper contrast to

the seismic events at the EstadioMineirao 24 hours early. While Brazil's thrashing byGermany offered goals, drama,and the full range of humanemotions, this was a night forattrition, much of it dull. It was a night for the toughtackling of defensive midfielderJavier Mascherano rather thanthe inspiration of his Barcateam-mate Messi - graft in the

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Let Colombia End Its Civil WarContributed by: GeorgeGonzalezJun 4, 2014Washington Office on LatinAmerica Colombia has been the host ofsome of the most extreme andbrutal violence in Latin America’shistory. The country’s half-century long conflict has takenthe lives of almost a quartermillion women, men, andchildren, and displaced nearly sixmillion more. The United Stateshas financed much of the conflictin recent years, investing $9billion since 2000—much of itto bolster Colombia’s securityforces. Yet peace may be near. On May16, the Colombian governmentand the Revolutionary ArmedForces of Colombia (FARC), thecountry’s largest guerrilla group,signed a preliminary accord onthe third of five negotiatingpoints in their ongoing peacetalks in Havana, Cuba: illicitdrugs. The agreement offers aviable plan for the FARC to endits involvement in the Colombiandrug trade, alternatives for thesmall-scale cultivators of cropsdestined for illicit drug markets,and meaningful policy reforms atthe national level for addressingissues of drug consumption andpublic health. Hope too lies with anannouncement that came earlierthe same day. Following nationaland international pressure—including an inter-parliamentaryletter signed by 245 representa-tives from the United States,United Kingdom, and Ireland—the FARC announced a unilateralceasefire. While the governmentmaintains that it will not endmilitary operations until anagreement is signed, and thoughthe FARC’s temporary ceasefireended on May 28, this act isencouraging because it bothsignificantly decreased violenceand will likely increaseconfidence at the negotiatingtable. According to theInternational Committee of theRed Cross, hundreds of thousandsof Colombians continue to beaffected by the conflict everyyear. Ensuring that allparties respect internationalhumanitarian law is essential andwill likely help to advance thepeace talks.

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ARIES:Mar ch 22 to April 20

Although you may be on the ballregarding business, commerce, andrelated plans and projects, you're alsoeager to enjoy some quiet time. Afocus on your home and family sectorencourages opportunities forreflection, particularly regardingyour future path. Yet the Full Moon atthe weekend also stirs up energies,bringing certain issues to yourattention. You may be thinking aboutwhat you really want to do in life -and what might move you deep down- not what you think you should do.Lucky numbers: 01, 33, 46.

TAURUS: April 21 to May 21

It's a good week to put your energyinto work and financial planning,especially if you need to shop forbig-ticket items. An intuitive hunchmay let you know where that specialbargain is hiding out. Plus, this can bea good week for collaboration on aproject that could be quitedemanding but worth your while.When the Full Moon comes calling,you may want to pack up and travel,or at least consider going on anadventure. Later, an attraction at workmay set your heart fluttering. Luckynumbers: 12, 36, 49.

GEMINI: May 22 to June 21

An invitation or fun social eventcould set the pace for the rest of theweek, encouraging plenty of mixingand mingling. Along with this, you mayhear news of a pay raise or contractthat could earn you some extraincome. Things are looking up in thisregard if you're willing to take onextra work. Romantic options look setto sparkle as a special aspect heatsup a budding liaison. You may havestars in your eyes by the time theweekend comes around. Luckynumbers: 62, 86, 97.

CANCERJune 21 to July 21

You may be taking your leisure veryseriously as a positive connectionencourages you to explore a new hobbyor pastime or dive into a lusciousromance. In this regard, the Full Moonheightens feelings, enticing you to go withthe flow and say it like it is. You may feelvulnerable doing so, but yourconnection with the special person coulddeepen as a result. Plus, as Mercuryshimmies into your sign, you'll find it easierto sync with your gut instincts and turnthem into action. Lucky numbers: 58,79, 92.

LEO:July 24 to August 21

Sparkling social options show up,encouraging you to go on an adventure.

Your Weekly Horoscope and Lucky Numbers

Moving out of your comfort zone couldbe a bonus, especially as an instantattraction could be in the cards. But witha focus on your spiritual sector, a partof you needs time to reflect andrecharge. No matter what you'redoing, give yourself a chance tomeditate and generally chill. You'll findthat when you do this your best and mostlucrative ideas may come to you, as wellas a solution to any ongoing problems.Lucky numbers: 27, 42, 60.

VIRGO:August 22 to September 21

Career matters show a positive face,especially when you're willing to explorenew ideas with a futuristic twist. At thesame time, moving in circles with folkswho share your interests and ambitionscould also help you get ahead. Oneconnection may be particularly usefulthis week. As Mercury glides intoCancer, networking and other socialevents can also be an aid to movingahead and finding success. Finally, theFull Moon on Saturday could be thecatalyst to help a romance take off.Lucky numbers: 09, 22, 85.

LIBRA:September 22 to October 23

As Mars continues in your sign it'stime to assert yourself and push yourown interests forward. However, thecall of adventure and the thrill ofromance might also tempt you awayfrom your plans and goals. Make timefor each this week and you can winon both counts. Later, the Full Moonbrings feelings to a head on thedomestic front. However, the chanceto clear the air may help resolve keyissues and leave peace in its wake.Lucky numbers: 06, 52, 73.

SCORPIO:October 24 to November 21

This is a good time to explorelearning options or think aboutincreasing your skill set, especially asdoing so could improve your chancesfor a better job and income. Plus, youmay want to take travel plans to a newstage by committing to purchasingtickets and booking rooms.Regarding a relationship, your sex lifesizzles, and for now things seemupbeat in this department. Take it easyaround the Full Moon on Saturday,as hasty words could upset afriendship. Lucky numbers: 25, 66,98.

SAGITTARIUS:November 22 to December 21

Romantic options look good as apromising transit brings a chance foran unexpected meeting. Though in itsearly stages, an attraction couldquickly develop as a result. However,thoughts turn to financial managementas the focus shifts to your zone ofshared resources. A chance to get

back on solid footing regarding loansor debts shouldn't be ignored. At thevery least, this is a time whenplanning for the future can not onlyhelp ease anxiety but also give you asound structure for present plans.Lucky numbers: 55, 64, 81.

CAPRICORN:December 22 to January 20

You seem to be forging ahead inyour career, with chances to makespecial connections and encourageprofitable partnerships. Networkingand other social opportunities areencouraged, as your connections maybe a key to a better career andincome. Partnerships also flourish, andover this week the Full Moon in yoursign may send your feelings intooverdrive. If you've been backwardabout coming forward, you may let itall out into the open over theweekend. Perhaps this is all to thegood! Lucky numbers: 04, 19, 40.

AQUARIUS:January 20 to February 18

The week ahead seems positive and

upbeat, when good feelings and freshopportunities are all you need to behappy. Long-term relationships canlighten up, especially if you're willingto allow private feelings out into theopen. However, someone may not beupfront about issues they're having,which might require some dedicatedconversation. Along with this,romance is sweet and playful assomeone seems to really care. Theweekend may be an opportunity fora very special date night. Luckynumbers: 11, 77, 83.

PISCES:February 20 to March 21

A focus on a more sensitive part ofyour chart suggests that secrets cometo light and intimacy tinged withromance can deepen. There's alsofun to be had on the home front, withopportunities for entertaining withfamily or friends. Romantic optionscontinue to shine. With the Full Moonin your social sector, it could be partytime or at least a chance for a greatoccasion or celebration. Mercury'smove into Cancer spotlights creativeopportunities and enjoying culturalentertainment. Lucky numbers: 20,45, 78.

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World Cup 2014: Argentina VictoryWould Complete Brazil's HumiliationSao Paulo rain rather thanflowing football in the warmth ofBelo Horizonte. Inside Arena deSao Paulo, Brazil's famousyellow colours - so prominent atalmost every game - appeared tohave been airbrushed out of thescene. Their party is over. And in a tactical battle that onlyadded to the entertainmentdeficit, Dutch coach Louis vanGaal's plan to subdue Messi byshadowing him with first Nigelde Jong and then Jordy Clasiewas so successful that theArgentine captain did not touchthe ball in the penalty area throughthe 120 minutes before penalties. So Germany will be favouriteson Sunday - but Argentina have atough spine to complement thebrilliance of Messi. They haveprogressed from all four of theirWorld Cup semi-finals and havenever trailed at this tournament. For Van Gaal and the Dutch,there was only sadness. Afterlosing to Spain in the final fouryears ago, they are the nearly menagain. There was sympathy inparticular for Aston Villadefender Ron Vlaar , whosemagnificent performance did notdeserve the fate of missing thefirst Dutch penalty, especially asVan Gaal seemed to suggest thedubious honour only befell himbecause two other unnamedteam-mates declined. And the struggles of Robin vanPersie, who looked short offitness, meant he had to beremoved, denying Van Gaal theoption of introducing substitutegoalkeeper Tim Krul in the hope

he could repeat his penaltyshootout heroics against CostaRica. First-choice keeper JasperCillessen had never saved aprofessional penalty before theshoot-out - he is still waiting. As Van Gaal prepares for themeaningless World Cup windowdressing of Saturday's third-placeplay-off against Brazil in Brasiliabefore he takes up the manager'srole at Manchester United, theWorld Cup reaches its climax. And for Messi, in particular,this is the stage to confirm hisstatus as the world's greatestplayer. Some still questionedhim, wrongly, before this WorldCup on the grounds he had neverquite distinguished himself at amajor tournament. Winning onecloses the debate. He did, however, look jadedagainst the Dutch, as Argentinejournalist Vicente acknowledged. "We need Messi in his bestcondition," he said. "Now he istired. In the first three matches

Wednesday's game proved more an occasion for Mascherano (right) than Messiof the World Cup he was veryimportant but now he is not thesame. Mascherano is thesupport for the team." And would a win place himalongside Maradona, who alsowon one World Cup in Mexicoin 1986? "It is a very difficult question.

They are different players.Maradona has differentcharacteristics but I thinkMessi needs this title." The elements are in place forthe finale this World Cupdeserves but for Brazil there isstill that lingering fear that theirpain may not be over.

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Let Colombia End Its Civil War Domestic political shakeups,though, threaten to disrupt thisprogress. In the first round ofColombia’s presidentialelections on May 25, sittingpresident Juan Manuel Santos,who began the talks to the dismayof many former political allies,came in second to conservativehardliner Oscar Ivan Zuluaga.Zuluaga, who is allied withformer president (and currentsenator-elect) Alvar o Uribe,has made clear his skepticismtowards the talks. While he hasnow softened his stance inadvance of the runoff election,his longtime opposition to theprocess remains concerning.Santos and Zuluaga will face offin a second-round vote on June15. The accord on the drug issue—declared a “partial agreement,”as no individual agreements arefinal until all points on the agendahave been agreed upon—is littleshort of historic. The language,which was agreed upon by bothparties, reflects a significant shiftaway from the prohibitionistapproach to drug policy.Adopting some of the proposalsof the growing communitycalling for drug policy reform,the accord acknowledges that“evidence-based alternatives”to current policies are neededto address problems that maybe associated with drugconsumption, and distinguishesbetween the cultivation of cropsfor the illicit market and drugtrafficking. Furthermore, it calls for theexpansion of crop substitutionprograms, recognizing that manyrural communities rely on cocaand opium poppy cultivation fortheir economic livelihoods.However, it stipulates that“supportive measures…will beconditioned to…agreementson substitution and no-replanting,” implying thatcultivators would be required tocede their earnings from cropcultivation before they see thebenefits of alternative crops.Experience in Latin America hasshown that conditioningassistance on total eradicationharms the chance of developinglasting alternatives, as cultivatorslack a successful bridge betweenwhen the cultivation of crops forthe illicit market ends and

alternative livelihoods becomesustainable. Not surprisinglyin these circumstances, manygrowers return to the cultivationof coca and poppy crops. A moreeffective model would be tooffer a phasing out period and/orsubsidies to cultivatorsuntil meaningful alternativelivelihoods are actually in place. Yet while proper sequencingon reducing crops for the illicitmarket will need to be reviewed,the parties get it right on localinvolvement. Opting for what oneColombian analyst described as“building the state from below,”the development program wouldrely heavily on and activelyengage with local communitiesto ensure their participation—and hence the program’ssustainability. The most monumental pointcame with the government’sconcession to de-prioritize—though not entirely retire—thedestructive and ineffective aerialherbicide spraying of coca crops,opting first for alternativedevelopment and manualeradication before sprayingcrops. In more than a decade ofits use in Colombia, aerialspraying has served only todisperse coca crops, destroy poorfarmers’ livelihoods, andengender local distrust forgovernment authorities, as theonly contact many communitieshave had with the state has beenthe occasional visit of a planeconducting aerial spraying. The agreement also addressesdrug consumption, an issuegenerally thought to be outsidethe purview of the peace talks.While details here are scant,linking this issue to the peacetalks will help continue regionaldebates on drug policy reform.Recognizing that drug policyshould be based on respect forhuman rights and public health isa valuable contribution. But a full agreement, ifeventually signed, will not be apanacea. Taking the FARC out ofthe cultivation and traffickingbusiness will not independentlysolve the drug issue or theassociated violence. As long asthere is worldwide demand—andparticularly U.S. demand—fordrugs, criminal organizations willfind a way to supply them.Furthermore, an accord willlikely leave a power vacuum in

rural regions of the country as theFARC demobilizes and cedesthose territories. There is agood chance that right-wingparamilitary successor groupsand criminal gangs will try to fillit. Establishing a positive statepresence and providing basicservices will be a majorchallenge, especially in regionswhere the armed forces havebeen the primary face of thestate. Because of these continuedchallenges, the United States hasan important role to play in theimplementation phase, both insupporting Colombia financiallyand in granting the Colombiangovernment political space toimplement the accords—evenwhen they contradict U.S. policypriorities. A State Departmentcommunique on the drug policyagreement, which highlightsthe continuation of forcederadication, raises questionsabout whether the UnitedStates will help or hinder theadvancement of the peaceprocess. Nearly two of every three aiddollars destined for Colombiagoes to the public securityforces. Will the U.S. governmentbe willing to shift aid to buildpeace rather than continue war?

Achieving durable reductions inpoppy and coca crop cultivationfor illicit drug production willrequireimplementing alternativelivelihoods and connectinglong-forgotten rural areas withthe national infrastructure. Afterdecades of waging a largelyineffective “war on drugs” inColombia, will the United Statesallow its longtime ally to breakwith the prohibition-focusedmodel and explore alternatives tothe current militarized approach?Some of the most revolutionaryagreements in the accord, such asall but ending aerial spraying,would challenge the existing U.S.approach. These questions, and the manymore that will be raised asthe talks progress, will likelydismay hardliners in the U.S.government who are not readyto shift drug control tactics. Butwith little progress to show afterdecades of violence and billionsof dollars spent, the Colombianand FARC negotiators have madean important step toward endingdecades of violence. The UnitedStates should stand ready tosupport Colombia, bothfinancially and politically, inthe coming months and years—and it should know when tostand down.

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Canto, in Santa Familia Villagewhere a number of suspectedstolen items were foundresulting in the arrest of Canto ona handling stolen goods charge. Furthermore, the investigationresulted in Woodye and Riverabeing charged for arson, burglaryand handling stolen goods whileCanto was charged only withhandling stolen goods. Woodye

pled guilty to the handlingstolen goods charge. He wasordered to forthwith pay a onethousand fine which he did. Theypled not guilty to all othercharges. On instructions fromthe office of the DPP, the arsoncharge was withdrawn and theentire case fell apart. The burglary and handlingstolen goods charges werelater resurrected against Rene

A Five Year Old Case Finally ConcludedRivera while Gabriel Cantowas issued with only thehandling stolen goods charge.An arrest warrant was also issuedfor one Gregory Reyes whoremains at large. After all these years, the casefinally ended today. GabrielCanto was found guilty of thehandling stolen goods charge andwas ordered to forthwith pay aone thousand dollar fine which he

did. Rene Rivera was not asfortunate given that, on theburglary charge, magistrateNarda Morgan sentenced him tothree years in jail.In the final analysis the vacationhouse of a Belizean professional,in the pristine Mountain PineRidge area of the Cayo District,was totally destroyed bycriminals with no regard for theproperty of others.

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