He could not confirm, but Saldivar also could not deny. And the information that is fuelling the speculation, is from an internal BDF report, fed to the media by whistleblowers who have been leaking reports to the media. That's how the media got the details of Staff Sergeant Lambey's shooting, and the history of Guatemala's 10 year aggression toward the BDF in the Sarstoon River.
Well, National Security CEO George Lovell wants to plug those leaks, because according to him, these documents compromise the national security apparatus. He made the case to us today:
George Lovell, CEO, Ministry of National Security
"It is very unfortunate that we are getting these type of clear breach of security which obviously comes from individuals who, firstly had access to these things. The entire system have people who are disloyal, in my opinion, who are dishonest, who even though they understand that they can have some adverse security implications, on not just the department or organization from which these things come from but the entire national security of this nation. It is very irresponsible for our officers or officials to disclose these kinds of information to the media, especially where they are classified information. Our various media houses have a responsibility. I also believe that for them to be able to put these things out there is, I would like to appeal to them not to do so because it will serve no good other than have in good news, mixed good reading and I guess it sends the ratings up for them. But in terms of what they seek to achieve, we can achieve those things through other means and not by exposing classified documents to which I still have to look to see legally if I can hold them responsible for the action."
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