They revoke collaboration agreement with former Odebrecht director.

The Judiciary in Peru has revoked the plea agreement that Jorge Simoes Barata, former superintendent director of Odebrecht, had with the authorities. This decision was made by the Fifth National Preparatory Investigation Court, which has also ordered the Public Prosecutor's Office to criminally charge him in the corresponding proceedings. This judicial resolution comes after a hearing in which prosecutor José Domingo Pérez presented evidence indicating that Barata did not fulfill his obligation to testify as a witness during the trial against former President Ollanta Humala. Judge Margarita Salcedo, of the Fifth National Preparatory Investigation Court, made this determination following the complaint of non-compliance filed by provincial prosecutor José Domingo Pérez. It is important to highlight that, despite the revocation of the agreement with Jorge Barata, the agreement with the company Odebrecht and other former officials of the company continues to be in effect, and they have provided their statements in the judicial proceedings that are ongoing at the National Specialized Court of Justice. The Odebrecht case in Peru has been one of the largest corruption scandals in the country's history, being part of the international Lava Jato Case. This case has implicated politicians, officials, and businessmen in receiving bribes to favor the Brazilian company in the awarding of public contracts. Accusations of bribery, collusion, incompatible negotiation, illicit association, influence peddling, as well as money laundering and participation in criminal organizations have been brought in relation to the delivery of illicit money to finance electoral campaigns. The revocation of the plea agreement with Jorge Simoes Barata highlights the seriousness with which the judicial authorities in Peru are addressing the corruption cases that have deeply affected the country in recent years. The fight against corruption has become a priority for the judicial system, with the aim of thoroughly investigating these illicit acts and bringing those responsible to justice. The work of prosecutor José Domingo Pérez has been crucial in the investigation of these corruption cases, demonstrating a strong commitment to seeking the truth and holding individuals accountable. The revocation of the cooperation agreement with Barata sends a clear message that acts of obstruction of justice or non-compliance by those who have agreed to cooperate with the authorities to clarify these facts will not be tolerated. It is important to note that the Odebrecht case has had repercussions in several countries in Latin America, highlighting the magnitude of corporate corruption and its impact on politics and society in the region. In Peru, this case has raised profound questions about transparency in the management of public resources and the need to strengthen institutions to prevent and punish corruption. The decision of the Judiciary to revoke the plea agreement with Jorge Simoes Barata is an important step in seeking justice and fighting impunity in high-level corruption cases. Peruvian society hopes that this measure will contribute to clarifying the facts and ensuring that those responsible are held accountable for their actions, setting a precedent in the fight against corruption in the country.