Important step in the Odebrecht case: Prosecution proposes using Jorge Barata's statements to support the accusation against Ollanta Humala.

The Public Prosecutor's Office in Peru has taken an important step in the corruption case related to the Brazilian company Odebrecht, by proposing to use the statements provided by former executive Jorge Barata to support the accusation against former president Ollanta Humala. This move comes in response to the refusal of other former executives of the company to testify, which has complicated the investigation into alleged illicit contributions during the 2011 electoral campaign. Prosecutor Germán Juárez Atoche, from the Special Lava Jato Team, has suggested using the previous statements of Odebrecht's former executives, recorded on video and transcribed, as a key piece of evidence for the case. These statements provide crucial information about the company's alleged contributions to Humala's campaign and could be decisive in the ongoing legal process. The Third National Collegiate Criminal Court, composed of judges Juana Caballero Salazar, Nayko Coronado Laura, and Max Vengoa Valdiglesias, will have the task of evaluating in August whether to admit these previous statements as part of the investigation. Among the former executives whose statements are crucial are figures like Jorge Barata, Marcelo Odebrecht, Luis Mameri, and others, whose cooperation is vital to clarify the facts. The possible inclusion of these videos and transcriptions in the investigative stage could give the Public Prosecutor's Office a stronger position in cases related to the Lava Jato operation, such as the "Cócteles" case involving Keiko Fujimori and her party Fuerza Popular. These new pieces of evidence could shed light on the alleged illegal financing of political campaigns and strengthen the fight against corruption in the country. However, the situation is complicated by the refusal of other former Odebrecht executives to testify, motivated by a decision of the Supreme Court judge in Brazil, José Antonio Dias Toffoli. This prohibition is based on alleged irregularities in the chain of custody of evidence, leading the main suspects to avoid giving statements to judicial authorities. The complexity of this case reflects the web of interests and complicity surrounding corporate and political corruption, which has permeated various levels of society. The collaboration of former Odebrecht executives is crucial to uncover the truth and bring those responsible to justice, with the aim of strengthening the rule of law and combating impunity. It is essential for judicial institutions to act with transparency and diligence in this case, ensuring a fair and equitable process that meets the demands of the public for justice and accountability. Peruvian society is closely watching the development of this trial, in which not only the responsibility of specific individuals is at stake, but also the credibility and integrity of the institutions responsible for administering justice in the country. Peru's strong condemnation of the acts of violence against former US President Donald Trump is part of a global context of outrage at political violence and polarization that has characterized the international scene in recent years. It is crucial for political leaders and institutions to adhere to democratic principles and respect for human rights, rejecting any form of violence as a method to resolve differences and conflicts.