Rafael Guzman, center. File.
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Santo Domingo.- President Leonel Fernandez on Monday replaced the heads of the Armed Forces and of the Air Force and the Police Chief, and placed 20 generals on retirement, among other changes traditionally adopted on August 16 and February 27 every year.
Executive Decree 444-10 designates Minister of the Armed Forces, major general Joaquin Perez Feliz, until yesterday Chief of Staff of the Army, and with the transitory rank of lieutenant general, replacing major general Pedro Rafael Peña, designated Executive Branch military adviser.
Via Decree 446-10 general Israel Aníbal Diaz is designated Air Force Chief of Staff, replacing Carlos Rafael Altuna, named chief inspector of that branch, while Decree 447-10 names general Carlos A. Rivera Army Chief of Staff, replacing Perez.
The new Police Chief is general Jose Polanco, who replaces Rafael Guzmán, who had held the post for more than two years, and named police adviser to the Executive Branch.
Written by: zooma, 17 Aug 2010 8:27 AM
From: United States
The shame of this is there is no expectation of hope for an end of corruption with a change of command. New devils replacing the old devils ?
Written by: skysail, 17 Aug 2010 8:27 AM
From: Libya
Diffrent day same sh.t .....
From: Dominican Republic, No Spin Zone
such optimists ...you are just trying to cheer me up ?
From: Dominican Republic, vieja Santo Domingo
I am sure we are all delighted at the removal of the police chief ,Under his rule, the police were responsible for the murders of innocent poor youngsters as well as unarmed citizens, I hope this culture can be replaced by one of proper, decent policing .
From: Dominican Republic, No Spin Zone
I remember in LF first term .....when he fired the Generals that was the best part ....firing culling its time to go ....whatever ?.....but please go ......with Peron and Trujillo the facisti in Venezuela in the60s.....and from that side of the room take nutty hugo with you
From: Dominican Republic, No Spin Zone
He may have been after all a bright spot
From: Dominican Republic, No Spin Zone
Ricky you got to give him a Fair Trial ....Before you hang him
Written by: BASTA, 17 Aug 2010 8:51 AM
From: Dominican Republic, =Ghetto/Legalize Drugs
Are those combat medals or amounts of coke passed throught.
From: Dominican Republic, No Spin Zone
Not to worry .....they will still have enough money to have lunch with the old timers at Vesuvio
From: Dominican Republic, No Spin Zone
I can imagine .....Vizcaya is more my cup of tea
From: Dominican Republic, vieja Santo Domingo
yes.Blu , I do not think it would be difficult to find hundreds of people who could testify against Guzman for permitting and not condemning the atrocities of his men in San Pedro and in the capital...a proper leader can make the ethics and culture of his force acceptable over a period of time but Guzman made his men hated by the general people ..but give him his trial and bring out all the evidence and maybe we can condemn a few others alongside Guzman. By the way , this was a good move by LF and deserves recognition.
Written by: THINK, 17 Aug 2010 10:13 AM
From: United States, SDQ -- Mia --NY
Mr. L-F:
I will give you a very serious suggestion: Have all the new promoted general to list their assets including their immediate family and have another independent group to verify this figures..........
and then, when they are not in the post, do the same thing again , then we we see the facts.
Written by: juanb, 17 Aug 2010 10:42 AM
From: Dominican Republic
Who appointed Guzman?
In spite of all that was known about him.
Great move, whoever did it. This too deserves recognition
From: United States
we will never surpass the title of third world country.. i have lost hope..
all the deported should be put in a face book account so everyone knows who they are and can stay clear of such filth..
soon the only safe vacation will be from the airport straight to the resort.. the back..
Written by: juanb, 17 Aug 2010 11:16 AM
From: Dominican Republic
We are seeing a new dynamic duo in the making:
Blut and Martha. A match made in .....................
Written by: Lopez31, 17 Aug 2010 11:54 AM
From: United States
I've always said Guzman was tainted. His personal relationship with the spaniard drug lord is questionable. This is a great move for the country.
Written by: laregla, 17 Aug 2010 12:39 PM
From: United States
So the VERMIN Rafael Guzmán is finally out as Police Chief! Only question is what took so long? I only hope the new chief uses LYSOL TO DISINFECT THE CHAIR!!!!!!!!! Rafael Guzmán what a prize of humanity, They probably have to decontaminate the office after he leaves he such a vile creature HE DOESNT EVEN LOOK LIKE A HUMAN BEING!!!!!
From: United States
Who gives a shit you moron?
You are just replacing them with other inbred entitled scum bags.
The Dominican Republic needs the next generation to step up. Get rid of these old pathologically corrupt POS, before they can corrupt the youth of the country.
From: Dominican Republic, Puerto Plata
The sad parts is now, we have twice as many crooks on the payroll.
From: United States, Maryland
New chief no problem, yeaaa man same old shit.
From: Dominican Republic, No Spin Zone
lets wait and see
Written by: danny00, 17 Aug 2010 2:47 PM
From: United States, syosset, key west, santo domingo AND NOW THE GLOBE TROTTER
soon the only safe vacation will be from the airport straight to the resort.. the back..
NOT SOON IN MANY PLACES THIS IS WHATS HAPPING NOW.
Written by: danny00, 17 Aug 2010 2:56 PM
From: United States, syosset, key west, santo domingo AND NOW THE GLOBE TROTTER
what would be nice to see for this police chief retired.
the ancient practice of death by stoning. is used today in a handful of countires. is used for cases of adultery, but also can be used for cases like with the retired general who has so many deaths on this hands. his job was to protect the citizenry not rob and kill them.
From: United States, jackson heights ny
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The shame of this is there is no expectation of hope for an end of corruption with a change of command. New devils replacing the old devils ?
Mr. L-F:
I will give you a very serious suggestion: Have all the new promoted general to list their assets including their immediate family and have another independent group to verify this figures..........
and then, when they are not in the post, do the same thing again , then we we see the facts.
In spite of all that was known about him.
Great move, whoever did it. This too deserves recognition
all the deported should be put in a face book account so everyone knows who they are and can stay clear of such filth..
soon the only safe vacation will be from the airport straight to the resort.. the back..
Blut and Martha. A match made in .....................
Who gives a shit you moron?
You are just replacing them with other inbred entitled scum bags.
The Dominican Republic needs the next generation to step up. Get rid of these old pathologically corrupt POS, before they can corrupt the youth of the country.
NOT SOON IN MANY PLACES THIS IS WHATS HAPPING NOW.
the ancient practice of death by stoning. is used today in a handful of countires. is used for cases of adultery, but also can be used for cases like with the retired general who has so many deaths on this hands. his job was to protect the citizenry not rob and kill them.