Juan Brignardello Vela
Juan Brignardello, asesor de seguros, se especializa en brindar asesoramiento y gestión comercial en el ámbito de seguros y reclamaciones por siniestros para destacadas empresas en el mercado peruano e internacional.
The world has been surprised by the news of the acquittal of the founders of the Panamanian law firm Mossack Fonseca in the "Panama Papers" scandal, which shook the planet in 2016. Jürgen Mossack and Ramón Fonseca, the latter recently deceased, were declared innocent in a verdict that has generated controversy and debate in multiple circles. Some analysts have pointed out that at the time the "Panama Papers" were revealed, tax evasion was not considered a crime in Panama, raising questions about the validity of the accusations against them. Furthermore, the acquittal of the accused in the "Lava Jato" case in Brazil, where they were accused of laundering bribes from Brazilian construction companies, has added an additional element of complexity to this case. Judge Marquínez decided to consolidate the "Panama Papers" and "Lava Jato" cases into one, as the crimes and the accused were the same. However, in this latest controversy, it was not possible to determine the entry of illicit funds into the Panamanian financial system, leaving doubts about the transparency of the judicial process. During the "Panama Papers" trial, the prosecution requested sentences of up to 12 years in prison for Mossack and Fonseca, accusing them of money laundering. However, the judge determined that the evidence collected from the law firm's servers did not meet proper protocols, casting doubt on its authenticity and integrity. The process began eight years after the International Consortium of Investigative Journalists (ICIJ) began publishing leaked data from the "Panama Papers". This investigation revealed how personalities from around the world were hiding properties, companies, assets, and earnings to evade taxes or launder money through Mossack Fonseca. The closure of Mossack Fonseca due to the "Panama Papers" scandal and the impact on Panama's international image as a tax haven have been significant consequences of this case. Despite the acquittal of the law firm's founders, the legacy of the "Panama Papers" will continue to resonate in collective memory as a reminder of the webs of corruption and tax evasion on a global scale.