Peruvian Politicians Find Rare Common Ground Shunning Odebrecht
- Ex-Odebrecht official says firm donated millions of dollars
- Government and opposition officials say allegations are false
Odebrecht S.A. signage is displayed as contractors work on a construction site in the Barra da Tijuca neighborhood of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
Photographer: Dado Galdieri/Bloomberg
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Peru’s bickering political class has found rare common ground as they line up to deny allegations that Odebrecht SA made generous donations to leading candidates during two presidential campaigns.
Jorge Barata, the former head of the Brazilian builder’s Peruvian operations, told prosecutors this week the company contributed more than $5 million dollars to campaign officials for five presidential candidates, primarily during the 2011 race, according to local media.