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COSTA RICA

Corrupt Lawyers & Notary Publics

Costa Rica is a great vacation destination however one must think long and hard before living there! Here's why...

CORRUPT COSTA RICA LAWYERS

Over the past 20 years, Costa Rica has become a safe haven for criminals. The most popular crime of choice in Costa Rica is fraud given its low conviction rate. Before we go down that rabbit hole however it is important to understand a little background of the legal system in that country...

Napoleonic Code v. Common Law ... In legal systems based on Napoleonic Code, however, judges are supposed to rule based on the legal code, and that's all. Precedent can be used as a reference, but it is in no way binding.

In a nutshell...anything is possible and widely susceptible to corruption throughout.

Costa Rica is a Banana Republic. A term used to describe politically unstable and corrupt countries. The country claims to live under the rule of a democratic legal system however this is virtually impossible given the Napoleonic code they operate within.

Did you know that in Costa Rica a notary has what is called "public faith" and what this means is that no one, I repeat no one, can question the word of anyone wielding this power. Case in point when you have corrupt notaries and attorneys who defraud properties they can not be questioned without first breaking down the barrier of pubic faith they hold. 

An example is as follows:

William Barrantes, a corrupt attorney who represents a Canadian criminal named Bruno Saligari, claims to have witnessed a "legal transfer" of property in Canada between two Canadians. However when asked to provide proof of travel (IE: entry or Visa stamp) to Canada, the judge declares he has the right of public faith and therefore that question can not be asked.

All Costa Ricans must blindly follow the word of anyone holding this immense power whether or not they believe them to be truthful of not.

This blog will outline for those interested, just how crazy the legal process is in Costa Rica and name names, locations and crimes of those who Costa Rica seeks to protect.

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