Narcotics agents resort to masks to prevent reprisals by thugs.
SANTO DOMINGO. – Dominican Republic’s only Cardinal affirmed Thursday that narcotics traffickers have seized the country and are on their own, because they count on the support of echelons of the Police, military and of power.
Nicolas de Jesus Lopez Rodriguez said "it’s regrettable and a shame that those brigands are taking the country and that there are many echelons of power, the military and also the judges themselves, among the many people who are mocking the Dominican people and the hoodlums are on their own in the entire country.”
He also criticized the judges for in his view setting drug traffickers and other criminals free and reiterated his request to amend the Penal Procedural Code so all criminals get the punishment they deserve. "The first thing which needs a review is the blessed Penal Procedural Code; I am not in agreement with that code, which has been imposed by different international organisms."
The prelate, interviewed after a mass in the hospital Savador B. Gautier to mark the Day of the Patient, also requested more funds for health services, especially for the most impoverished sectors, so they can pay for private services.
Written by: josean, 11 Feb 2010 1:36 PM
From: United States, Dedicating 4 more years to fighting the Dictatorship of the Narco PLD Mafia
As usual the Ayatollah is a day late and a dollar short!
Written by: Cacique, 11 Feb 2010 1:51 PM
From: Dominican Republic
No talk bad of cardinal, he one of few men dared to stand against hipolito...
From: United States, RI
drug traffickers that leave homicide too many criminals that are in down low that rob they use women to do love fraud talk with man on celluar phone give them money that alot of crazy stuff is going on dominican rep what up let speak up for real all criminals can't hide forever you still lose for all respect they deserve behind bar they need new mug shot picture.
From: United States
Dominican government needs a serious purging.
From: United States
strong economy, shhhh
From: Dominican Republic, Cabrera
The reality is they are not "on their own" but hand in glove with those in authority and power who protect, aid, and encourage their trafficking operations. If they were "on their own" there would be a much better chance of stopping or at least curtailing their operations and making it much more difficult for them to function with impunity. It is so obvious that it is only the small time operators who get thrown to the wolves every so often so that there is an appearance of an effort to counteract drug smuggling. The big fish never get caught because they are so well protected by the very organisations, and high ranking officials in these organisations, who should be hunting them down.
Written by: josean, 11 Feb 2010 2:11 PM
From: United States, Dedicating 4 more years to fighting the Dictatorship of the Narco PLD Mafia
"Dominican government needs a serious purging."
Yes starting at the NATIONAL PALACE!
From: United States, words of wisdom from the nutcracker
I Think the cardinal should worry more about the affairs of the church . has there alot of young boys that have not been indoctrinated in the ceremonial pedophilia of the cardinals
Written by: Vivacuba, 11 Feb 2010 2:40 PM
From: Dominican Republic
Better than the US Government seizing it via an engineered natural disaster. Oh wait, they are one and the same.
Written by: THINK, 11 Feb 2010 2:49 PM
From: United States, SDQ -- Mia --NY
Who is the one makes DR becomes the paradise of Drugs, corrutptions, violents.....all these crimes....?
The winner is ------------> MR. Leonel Fernandez--------------> He believes he can make miracle to have DR like little NY, but he does not know saying is very different than doing especially in DR.
Written by: Lopez31, 11 Feb 2010 3:21 PM
From: United States
I completely agree with everything the cardinal stated! On the other hand has he ever heard about the seperation of church and state. He should stick to solving the churches problems
From: United States, FREEPORT, Long Island.... (Look, beyond the words)
Think,
Think verry carefully, Why did the Real Estate Bubble Burst , because the NEW YORKERS filled it with air(bad laons). Lee-FLEA is stretching DR to THIN with all those crazy inflated loans. Just like the CROOKs in NYC. They had all involved ,Bank, LOAN OFFICER's(Lee-FLEA and production)Attorneys, Title Co., Realtors, Appraisal Co. and lets not forget the key figure " DA STAW BORROWER ". The straw borrower was the escape goat, sacraficial lamb for a will until the FEDs put two and two together and put everyone in jail.
Lee-Flea has been doing a good job at F@#$%@ this up just like the BIG real estate boom and the dominican population is the Famous STAW BORROWER.
Say it aint so! I'll get Josean onya.
Right!! Jo
Written by: juanb, 11 Feb 2010 3:29 PM
From: Dominican Republic
Here's another good expenditure:
According to reports, the government will subsidize each yellow cab imported by Peravia Motors and the National Transport Confederation (Conatra) to the tune of US$8,000 per unit, in order to comply with new Municipal regulations requiring taxis to be yellow.
Hoy reports on the long list of failures of State attempts at transport organization. The imports sponsored by the government include Blue Bird (1966), Corporacion de Transporte Colectivo taxis (1977), Onatrate buses (1979), “banderitas” (1986), “pollitos” (2000), “garzas” (2001) and “guaguas azules” (2002). There was also Plan Renove (2001), which imported 5,000 units at a cost of RD$1.8 billion to taxpayers. This program was rife with corruption, but the President later pardoned the men who were found guilty in the case.
From: United States
Very simple, Void the trade agreement and impose an embargo !!!!!!
From: United States
On a serious point, this is only happening because the actual administration is passive with the actual situation. If the goverment implements the "Cero Tolerant" , other would be the story.
This is very clear, DR it's a "Narco-State".
From: Dominican Republic, vieja Santo Domingo
Just what evidence has the Cardinal got to make these statements..it would be far better if he could say what exactly he knows or is what he says just based on what other people may be saying .
From: United States
the DR is and always will be a drop off point for drug dealers. Drugs are a health issue. Dominicans should not use drugs but they should transport them...
Written by: josean, 11 Feb 2010 4:19 PM
From: United States, Dedicating 4 more years to fighting the Dictatorship of the Narco PLD Mafia
Ricky,
The AYATOLLAH’s source is that bastion of Truth, Justice and The Dominican way, VINCHO!
Written by: josean, 11 Feb 2010 4:36 PM
From: United States, Dedicating 4 more years to fighting the Dictatorship of the Narco PLD Mafia
I wonder why The Ayatollah doesn’t pen an article like this if he so "moral" and concerned about honesty and justice?
Corrupción, del irrespeto al abuso
Desde 2004 la corrupción se ha enseñoreado en el PLD.
Gustavo Olivo Peña
jueves, 11 de febrero de 2010, 01:00 a.m.
Lo que ha ocurrido en la administración del Estado dominicano con respecto a la corrupción, el enriquecimiento ilícito y el tráfico de influencias constituye el peor maltrato al pueblo.
Conocidas las fechorías que se cometieron en los primeros gobiernos de Joaquín Balaguer (1966-1978 y 1986-1996), las de las administraciones de Antonio Guzmán (1978-1982) y Salvador Jorge Blanco (1986-1990), la llegada del Partido de la Liberación Dominicana al poder en 1996 llevó a que una parte importante de la sociedad se pensara que comenzaría una etapa de eficiencia y honradez en la administración pública y el ejercicio político.
Continued:
Written by: josean, 11 Feb 2010 4:37 PM
From: United States, Dedicating 4 more years to fighting the Dictatorship of the Narco PLD Mafia
Poco duró ese sueño. Pronto comenzaron los escándalos, tanto por hechos cometidos por los peledeístas, que se estrenaban en el Estado, como por la impunidad que garantizaron a sus aliados reformistas. Se justificaban diciendo que eran hechos aislados.
Pero aún así, muchos pensábamos que el PLD podía superar sus primeros tropiezos. Salió del poder en 2000 y retornó cuatro años después, debido a la frustración que dejó la administración de Hipólito Mejía. Y renació la esperanza de que se combatiría la corrupción, sólo para esfumarse de nuevo.
Desde 2004 la corrupción se ha enseñoreado en el PLD. Y no sólo por el crimen de funcionarios que se enriquecen con los bienes de un pueblo con tantas carencias, sino por el abuso de un gobierno displicente para aplicar correctivos, y que tolera y premia a los más corruptos.
http://www.clavedigital.com/App_P....ion/Firmas.aspx?Id_Articulo=16853 From: United States
There is alot of criticism regarding PLD but I look back at the Hipolito or Jorge Blanco era and I sure don't ever want to go back. Sad to say but the PLD is the best the DR has...for now.
Written by: BASTA, 11 Feb 2010 5:02 PM
From: Dominican Republic, =Ghetto/Legalize Drugs
hipolito...= is a saint compared to this Kaffa that we have in office. Send his ass back to Africa!
Written by: josean, 11 Feb 2010 5:23 PM
From: United States, Dedicating 4 more years to fighting the Dictatorship of the Narco PLD Mafia
TonyTunTun,
Is your botella 32 or 64 oz.?
Written by: Pepe32, 11 Feb 2010 5:46 PM
From: Dominican Republic
Lopez first of all this is not the US and even in the US people misinterpret said separation,it was created to protect the Church from the state and not vice versa .IN DR there is no such idea anyhow and even if there was the Cardinal is a DOMINICAN citizen and can give his opinion just like anyone else.
I find it incredible that if he remains silent he would be considered complicit in what's going on and if he speaks he gets criticism for speaking ! Anyhow gentlemen we have freedom of speech and if you don't like his message just change the channel while those of us who value his input listen .
Written by: josean, 11 Feb 2010 6:22 PM
From: United States, Dedicating 4 more years to fighting the Dictatorship of the Narco PLD Mafia
Written by: ateo2010 
, 11 Feb 2010 6:30 PM
From: Dominican Republic, Owning Noobs
tell the Cardinal he doesn't know what he's talking bout, probably he is the first to be on the drug traffic business.
From: United States
drugs,narco,constructions= big economy.
Written by: ateo2010 , 11 Feb 2010 7:15 PM
From: Dominican Republic, Owning Noobs
drugs, narco will only bring us a bad economy, it should never be allowed, because local and foreign investors would see it as negative and it cause cause the country great economic downfalls . the words of business friend i have. who ever tells you that DR's economy is based on narco has to he/ or she has be a total idiot.
Written by: riosm, 11 Feb 2010 7:46 PM
From: United States
I like their weapons Car-15's [no mags] , but.........I would rather pack an shorty Fn-Fal 308 cal. with ap-inc. rds.
From: United States, RI
los traficantes de drogas que el homicidio dejar demasiados delincuentes que estén en la baja que roban que utilizan las mujeres para hacer el fraude amor hablar con el hombre en el teléfono o via darles dinero que un montón de cosas locas que está pasando lo que hasta Rep Dominicana deje hablar de verdad a todos los criminales no se puede ocultar para siempre todavía de perder todo el respeto que se merecen detrás de la barra que necesitan nuevos Foto ficha policial para los delincuentes.
From: Dominican Republic, vieja Santo Domingo
If Vincho is the bastion of truth and the Cardinal is the bastion of social welfare,then we are a lost cause .
Written by: riosm, 11 Feb 2010 9:37 PM
From: United States
Ricardolito,
Not if they vanish him to Rome.
From: United States, I believe that Chillaxin was right!!! a commie but right
The Cardinal should do this 1. admit Jesus Christ was a socialist "Proven" 2. that Leonel and the DR government is corrupt and then tell the Catholics to join the lefties and install a just government.
Written by: riosm, 12 Feb 2010 12:59 PM
From: United States
PepeLopez,
HUMM ! Jesus a Socialist are you kiddin ? some twisted lefty mentality, Jesus was on earth for one mission / reason only, the lamb of GOD to die for our sins.......to save the mankind, yes ! even for ourselves. If you don't have a Bible get one and read it.
Take care.
Written by: josean, 13 Feb 2010 5:41 AM
From: United States, Dedicating 4 more years to fighting the Dictatorship of the Narco PLD Mafia
Written by: Ricardolito, 11 Feb 2010 8:20 PM
From: Dominican Republic, Boca de Chavon
If Vincho is the bastion of truth and the Cardinal is the bastion of social welfare,then we are a lost cause .
Ricky,
Add LIE-onel Fernandez and that's precisely why we are intercoursed!
Written by: Perez, 16 Feb 2010 1:53 PM
From: Dominican Republic
Josean, Liar-nel is the personification of all the evil in DR. Ina matter of fact, i think he is the antichrist!
Written by: josean, 16 Feb 2010 2:03 PM
From: United States, Dedicating 4 more years to fighting the Dictatorship of the Narco PLD Mafia
Perez,
I don't know about being the antichrist; because I have not been able to look for the sign of the beast, but I do know he’s anti-Dominican people!!
Written by: Pepe32, 16 Feb 2010 2:26 PM
From: Dominican Republic
Leonel is not important enough to be the Anti-Christ ,Obama is a better fit but even he does not fit the bill besides being a leftist son of a Muslim.
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As usual the Ayatollah is a day late and a dollar short!
"Dominican government needs a serious purging."
Yes starting at the NATIONAL PALACE!
Who is the one makes DR becomes the paradise of Drugs, corrutptions, violents.....all these crimes....?
The winner is ------------> MR. Leonel Fernandez--------------> He believes he can make miracle to have DR like little NY, but he does not know saying is very different than doing especially in DR.
Think verry carefully, Why did the Real Estate Bubble Burst , because the NEW YORKERS filled it with air(bad laons). Lee-FLEA is stretching DR to THIN with all those crazy inflated loans. Just like the CROOKs in NYC. They had all involved ,Bank, LOAN OFFICER's(Lee-FLEA and production)Attorneys, Title Co., Realtors, Appraisal Co. and lets not forget the key figure " DA STAW BORROWER ". The straw borrower was the escape goat, sacraficial lamb for a will until the FEDs put two and two together and put everyone in jail.
Lee-Flea has been doing a good job at F@#$%@ this up just like the BIG real estate boom and the dominican population is the Famous STAW BORROWER.
Say it aint so! I'll get Josean onya.
Right!! Jo
According to reports, the government will subsidize each yellow cab imported by Peravia Motors and the National Transport Confederation (Conatra) to the tune of US$8,000 per unit, in order to comply with new Municipal regulations requiring taxis to be yellow.
Hoy reports on the long list of failures of State attempts at transport organization. The imports sponsored by the government include Blue Bird (1966), Corporacion de Transporte Colectivo taxis (1977), Onatrate buses (1979), “banderitas” (1986), “pollitos” (2000), “garzas” (2001) and “guaguas azules” (2002). There was also Plan Renove (2001), which imported 5,000 units at a cost of RD$1.8 billion to taxpayers. This program was rife with corruption, but the President later pardoned the men who were found guilty in the case.
This is very clear, DR it's a "Narco-State".
The AYATOLLAH’s source is that bastion of Truth, Justice and The Dominican way, VINCHO!
I wonder why The Ayatollah doesn’t pen an article like this if he so "moral" and concerned about honesty and justice?
Corrupción, del irrespeto al abuso
Desde 2004 la corrupción se ha enseñoreado en el PLD.
Gustavo Olivo Peña
jueves, 11 de febrero de 2010, 01:00 a.m.
Lo que ha ocurrido en la administración del Estado dominicano con respecto a la corrupción, el enriquecimiento ilícito y el tráfico de influencias constituye el peor maltrato al pueblo.
Conocidas las fechorías que se cometieron en los primeros gobiernos de Joaquín Balaguer (1966-1978 y 1986-1996), las de las administraciones de Antonio Guzmán (1978-1982) y Salvador Jorge Blanco (1986-1990), la llegada del Partido de la Liberación Dominicana al poder en 1996 llevó a que una parte importante de la sociedad se pensara que comenzaría una etapa de eficiencia y honradez en la administración pública y el ejercicio político.
Continued:
Pero aún así, muchos pensábamos que el PLD podía superar sus primeros tropiezos. Salió del poder en 2000 y retornó cuatro años después, debido a la frustración que dejó la administración de Hipólito Mejía. Y renació la esperanza de que se combatiría la corrupción, sólo para esfumarse de nuevo.
Desde 2004 la corrupción se ha enseñoreado en el PLD. Y no sólo por el crimen de funcionarios que se enriquecen con los bienes de un pueblo con tantas carencias, sino por el abuso de un gobierno displicente para aplicar correctivos, y que tolera y premia a los más corruptos.
http://www.clavedigital.com/App_P....ion/Firmas.aspx?Id_Articulo=16853
Is your botella 32 or 64 oz.?
I find it incredible that if he remains silent he would be considered complicit in what's going on and if he speaks he gets criticism for speaking ! Anyhow gentlemen we have freedom of speech and if you don't like his message just change the channel while those of us who value his input listen .
Are you going to follow The Ayatollah's edict on this also?
http://www.clavedigital.com/App_P....s/Noticias.aspx?id_Articulo=27632
Not if they vanish him to Rome.
HUMM ! Jesus a Socialist are you kiddin ? some twisted lefty mentality, Jesus was on earth for one mission / reason only, the lamb of GOD to die for our sins.......to save the mankind, yes ! even for ourselves. If you don't have a Bible get one and read it.
Take care.
From: Dominican Republic, Boca de Chavon
If Vincho is the bastion of truth and the Cardinal is the bastion of social welfare,then we are a lost cause .
Ricky,
Add LIE-onel Fernandez and that's precisely why we are intercoursed!
Perez,
I don't know about being the antichrist; because I have not been able to look for the sign of the beast, but I do know he’s anti-Dominican people!!