President Vizcarra on Tuesday affirmed it is necessary to get to the bottom of the Odebrecht case "no matter who falls, and no matter what it costs."
"This might come as a blow, but it is good, as this will enable the planning of a transparent and honest future, just like Peruvians demand," he stressed after having claimed
impunity does not exist in the country anymore.
Lava Jato team
Furthermore, the statesman reaffirmed it is essential that the team of Prosecutors —in charge of the Lava Jato case— remain in their posts.
In this sense, President Vizcarra urged for reflection and support for the Prosecutors, so they can complete the investigation and provide the information that will enable the punishment for the ones responsible.
Odebrecht
As is known, the Brazilian construction giant admitted to having paid millions in bribes to government officials in Peru, in order to secure public-works contracts.
As a result,
Odebrecht benefited from over US$143 million between 2005 and 2014 in Peru, according to the U.S. Justice Department.
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