Latest posts by Roy Rojas from March, 2009
Costa Rica: Calderón Corruption Trial May Derail Presidential Aspirations
Former Costa Rican president Rafael Ángel Calderón Fournier is currently on trial on corruption charges involving the purchase of medical equipment for a state health entity. He previously served prison time for charges in relation to the alleged bribes and kickbacks. It appears that the trial may derail his hopes to run as a candidate in the upcoming presidential elections.