Thread: 46 US Warships Plus 7,000 US Marines On Route To Costa Rica?

To my knowledge at the present time, Costa Rica is not suffering from any "humanitarian" crisis.

46 US Warships Plus 7,000 US Marines On Route To Costa Rica?

Friday, July 9, 2010
Scott Oliver



On the 2nd July 2010 the Costa Rica Congress authorized the entry of 46 U.S. warships capable of carrying 200 helicopters and warplanes, plus 7,000 U.S. Marines "who may circulate the country in uniform without any restrictions" , plus submarine killer ships to the Costa Rican coast for "anti-narcotics operations and humanitarian missions' between 1st July 2010 until 31st December 2010. http://www.nacion.com/2010-07-02/ElPais ... 31541.aspx

With this kind of nation destroying firepower, it gives real meaning to the expression "war on drugs", but if this a real six month "war on drugs" we should expect to see some fantastic results, right?

Politicians representing the Acción Ciudadana (PAC), the Unidad Social Cristiana (PUSC) and the Frente Amplio (FA) political parties opposed the measure saying that the destructive force of the ships, helicopters and 7,000 US Marines is "disproportionate for the fight against drug trafficking."

On Sunday, the President of Costa Rica Laura Chinchilla said that the government does not intend to militarize the fight against drugs and the Minister of Public Security Jose Maria Tijerino stressed that this huge, powerful military force would be under the command of the US Coast Guard and not the US Navy. http://www.nacion.com/2010-07-04/ElPais ... 34139.aspx

Although I don't suppose the Costa Ricans, the drug traffickers or we expats will notice the difference...

A few of the thoughts that raced through my mind?

To my knowledge at the present time, Costa Rica is not suffering from any "humanitarian" crisis.

The article did not make it clear what sort of "humanitarian missions" might take place.

The article did not mention where any "humanitarian mission" might take place.

Based on the truly horrific, drug crime related slaughters we have witnessed in Mexico, wouldn't it be better conducting these kinds of heavy weapon "anti-narcotics operations" in northern Mexico?

With what is probably the world's worst environmental disaster going on right now in the Gulf of Mexico, surely it would be more appropriate to conduct "humanitarian missions" in the Gulf?

Or, could these crucial warships and the 7,000 US Marines be fleeing from something far more dangerous that is about to happen in the Gulf of Mexico?

The article did not make it clear whether these vessels would be patrolling off the Pacific or Atlantic coast but either way, is it possible they are on their way to Venezuela? Either as a show of force or something more serious?

Does anyone know if any of these ships carry nuclear weapons?

Another politician Francisco Chacón defended the arrival of the US forces saying that "they would give humanitarian support, build schools and fight against drug traffickers."

If these 7,000 US Marines, 200 helicopters, warplanes and submarine killers are coming to Costa Rica to "give humanitarian support, build schools and fight against drug traffickers," perhaps we could ask them to repair the new highway to Caldera? With that kind of manpower they could have it finished in a week.

But seriously, what do you think is going on?

http://www.welovecostarica.com/public/4 ... a_Rica.cfm

My first guess is that this force will be going down there to estabish some type of blockade against incoming drug shipments from SA. If the shipments are cut off then the drug cartel wars in Mexico might just loose steam and hopefully dry up. If they took the fight right to Mexico, there would be undoubtedly lot more bloodshed and it would continue until the shipments were stopped, or the cartels were wiped out. But why try and stop the shipments after they've already reached Mexico? That's why I think that they are going to attempt this in Cost Rica..if so, it's a great move.

But, is the nuclear detonation still on the table to seal the leak? If it happens, you and I won't know about it until its been done.