Uploaded August 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
More than a year after Joseph Budna was abducted and handed over to Guatemalan authorities, troubling questions remain unanswered. Budna had long been wanted in Guatemala after escaping custody while serving sentences for criminal convictions. But despite widespread speculation about who orchestrated his removal from Belize, investigators have reported no arrests, detentions or criminal charges. The controversial case even led Commissioner of Police Dr. Richard Rosado to step away from his duties for a period. Now, as renewed attention turns to the stalled investigation, Rosado is once again facing questions about why no one has been held accountable.
More than a year after Joseph Budna was abducted and handed over to Guatemalan authorities, troubling questions remain unanswered. Budna had long been wanted in Guatemala after escaping custody while serving sentences for criminal convictions. But despite widespread speculation about who orchestrated his removal from Belize, investigators have reported no arrests, detentions or criminal charges. The controversial case even led Commissioner of Police Dr. Richard Rosado to step away from his duties for a period. Now, as renewed attention turns to the stalled investigation, Rosado is once again facing questions about why no one has been held accountable.
