tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3362928104369550741.post6096996503197696418..comments2023-10-02T05:10:10.843-04:00Comments on Mambi Watch: Code Pink v. Posada CarrilesMambi_Watchhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05549064503082026848noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3362928104369550741.post-62487542892640578832008-01-15T15:28:00.000-05:002008-01-15T15:28:00.000-05:00Hello Matt,I have written much over the Posada cas...Hello Matt,<BR/><BR/>I have written much over the Posada case and encourage you and other readers to look at past posts. I've also analyzed the arguments by Posada's main defenders and have found several holes in their theories.<BR/><BR/>Yes, Posada, Bosch, Lugo and Ricardo were in jail for a very long time. There are various reasons for that, but mainly due to the fact that some top Venezuelan officials had some prior knowledge that Bosch and Posada were planning an act against a target.<BR/><BR/>There is much evidence that points to Posada's involvement in the 1976 bombing, mostly coming from his direct connections to Lugo and Ricardo (both who were found guilty), to name a few. The National Security Archive website also has several documents about the case for the public to see. There are also several confessions that point to Posada.<BR/><BR/>I agree that the appeal by the US is likely to fail. Posada is a free man, who at most is likely to incur a very light immigration penalty.<BR/><BR/>Concerning extradition to Venezuela. I have written that the OAS, along with most of the Latin American nations, supports the extradition of Posada to Venezuela from the US, and that the UN most likely will support this position.<BR/><BR/>The US and Venezuela DO have an extradition treaty, in effect since 1923, but the US has denied Posada's extradition based on allegations of possible torture. A charge denied by the Venezuelan government.<BR/><BR/>Furthermore, the US is also bound to extradition requests through UN and OAS treaties and agreements. I have written about this in the past. Please refer to:<BR/><BR/>http://mambiwatch.blogspot.com/<BR/>2007/04/this-isnt-another-elian.html<BR/><BR/>In which case, I agree with you: the rule of law prevails. But, only if you respect it, and follow it. If that had happened, the US would have extradited Posada long ago.Mambi_Watchhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05549064503082026848noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3362928104369550741.post-45212635313925352542008-01-12T22:56:00.000-05:002008-01-12T22:56:00.000-05:00Posada was in jail in Venezuela for years and was ...Posada was in jail in Venezuela for years and was not convicted. The problem is there was no proof of wrong-doing. Of course, many who have no access whatsoever to the evidence are eager to rush to judgment<BR/><BR/>There will be no appeal. The only charge against Posada was an immigration violation which has been dropped.. The reason why Castro and Chavez have to stay in power is that they day they step down they will be arrested for crimes against humanity which greatly outweigh those perpetrated by Saddam They face certain death by firing squad. The US does not cooperate with these regimes nor does it have an extradition treaty. This is the reality of the situation.<BR/><BR/>Conjecture and opinion does not hold up, the rule of law prevails.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com