Peru's Justice and Human Rights Minister Maria Soledad Perez Tello on Thursday stressed Brazilian builder Odebrecht, ensnared in a massive international corruption scandal, must pay corresponding damages before leaving the country.
To this end, the Peruvian Government expects the sale of Odebrecht's assets in local ventures, as is the case of Olmos Irrigation Project in northern Lambayeque region.
"Olmos —as well as other projects [in which the conglomerate has a stake]— must be sold, since
Odebrecht must leave having paid damages […]," she pointed out.
Dismissed attorney
In this respect, Ampuero not only disregarded the decree in question, but also introduced an injunction blocking the sale of Olmos project.
"As a result, it [Olmos project] will not be available for sale for another year, thus condemning the Peruvian State to keep a corrupt company that could declare bankruptcy, and that will not be getting a dime from banks," she explained.
Lastly, Minister Perez Tello informed assessment of candidates to take on the vacated position is underway.
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