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Tuesday, February 1, 2005
Volume:
21
Issue:
2
72
Abstract:
2004 was a year in which anti-corruption efforts continued to have a dynamic impact on current or former heads of state in Central American countries.
Costa Rica, traditionally known for its high governance and integrity marks, has especially been a focus of activity. In November 2004, Rafael Angel Calderon, president of Costa Rica from 1990 to 1994, was sentenced to a nine-month prison term while the investigations of corruption charges against him continue. Prosecutors allege he participated in the loan provided by the Finnish government for investment in the Costa Rican healthcare system...[more]