President Martin Vizcarra affirmed that the strength of his Government is the fight against corruption, after saying Peruvians must be united in response to the arbitration lawsuit filed by Odebrecht against the State.
"We have seen a series of attacks against the Government trying to weaken us, but that will be impossible, the fight against corruption is the basis of the Government, that is its strength, and we have the people's support on that matter," he said in statements to RPP radio and TV station.
For this reason, he explained, when the ex-Prosecutor in the Odebrecht case Jorge Ramirez met with the Minister of Economy to propose extending the term of Odebrecht's lawsuit against the State, using channels that are not appropriate, the response was negative and the resignation of the then justice and energy-mines ministers was accepted.
The President also said that, in line with his Government's policy of not reaching agreements with companies involved in acts of corruption, the Special Commission that represents the State in international investment disputes responded to the request for a friendly meeting —made by Odebrecht— about the Peruvian Southern Gas Pipeline.
Mr. Vizcarra remarked the State acted correctly when it revoked the concession contract for breach of the consortium —of which Odebrecht was a part of— since it did not achieve financial close.
In addition, the statesman underlined that he is convinced the State will win the arbitration lawsuit.
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Published: 2/19/2020