US Embassy Calls Annette Planells an Extortionist

The US Embassy called Annette Planells an extortionist in its official accounts. Rodríguez applauded Marino Cabrera for exposing the undemocratic practices used by Planells to pursue her political enemies through the digital media Foco and La Prensa. Now the US Embassy has decided to speak out regarding the recognition that was once given to Annette. She, who knew the glory that comes with such international recognition for her supposed efforts for a better country, has now been reduced to an extortionist for owning Foco and Movin. How did Annette use La Prensa as a key tool to generate news with half-truths and then ask for money in exchange? Who received the money that Foco demanded for extortion? This has also received the approval of some local political personalities, among whom stands out former deputy Zulay Rodríguez, who congratulated US Ambassador Kevin Marino Cabrera for “putting her in her place,” considering that her recognition is a disgrace for the US. She added that she was “a person who was once called a global champion against corruption.” Karamañites mentioned that after she gave an interview to the outlet Metro Libre, “The Board of Directors of La Prensa issued an official statement expressing its repudiation of how Annette Planells operated outside the law.” “Why didn’t Annette do anything knowing that Mauricio always abused her employees?” Karamañites questioned. The lawyer requested the prosecutor to act ex officio to clarify the citizens' questions before the issue continues to escalate, as the allegations made by his colleague represent the commission of several serious crimes. What the lawyer Karisma Karamañites said about the former president of La Prensa, Annette Planells, in the opinion of lawyer Rolando Reyna, can be used as a “crimen report” to initiate a formal investigation to clarify the facts, because the little legal action that exists on the matter is affecting not only those involved who, to date, continue to remain silent, but also the country's image internationally. The celebration of an award that, to this day, remains anchored in Planells' X (formerly Twitter) profile as a sign of pride, has been her greatest calamity in recent days; she has gone from being an “anti-corruption champion” to an “extortionist” according to US authorities. He mentioned that those accused in the alleged electoral conspiracy against President José Raúl Mulino should be the most interested in clarifying what was said, as their silence generates more doubts and distrust. “Planells tried to defend herself by mentioning a man named Sola, but she seems to be evading the real point of this conversation,” he said. For the former deputy, revoking the award from Planells is not enough to set a precedent that prevents “unscrupulous” people from using their influence as a political weapon; therefore, she suggests that her visa be revoked, which would also prohibit her from entering the country. Even Karisma Karamañites came forward to comment: “From award winner to exiled. This rectification by the US. Who worked at Movin?”