It was not the American media presence that hinder the case. It was not even the on-site media reporters that were/are the problem with the exception of Geraldo.
I do give all other on-site American reporters kudos. Even they got a little pissed at being over talked and interrupted by the likes of O'Reilly.
Yes Geraldo, Bill O'Reilly, and Hannity reported incorrect, untrue, exaggerated, intrusive, bellowing reports. Which imho makes us (Americans) look bad.
Also imho not only this case but also our own homegrown cases these same media talking heads among others are all out of line. A certain % of the time they are not reporting the news, they are making it up as they go.
I guess some don't mine because they see it as a form of entertainment.
It won't be so entertaining if we were in some of these people shoes.
Frankly, I think everyone (other countries and their citizens) already hate America. It's like some sort of nationalistic penis envy. Although, some minority might like us because they have relatives here, the rest never have and never will.
Also, I think the reason the Arubans, in particularly, hate us is they know they are dependent on U.S. tourism. There attitude is passive-agressive. They need our money, but they don't mind if Aruban men abuse American female tourists. It's similar to (but much worse than) the attitude that year-round residents of U.S. tourist locales have toward the summer residents and vacationers. Smiling on the outside, seething on the inside.
I hope the press steps all over Aruba, because Aruba is protecting is own.