Panama's trial of former leader Martinelli over Odebrecht bribery allegations is approaching verdict, marking a pivotal moment in the sprawling corruption scandal that has implicated politicians and executives across Latin America. The case centers on alleged money laundering of bribes paid by the Brazilian construction giant to secure contracts throughout the region.
·Martinelli seeks final word as Panama court prepares to deliver verdict in bribery case
·Odebrecht admitted to paying bribes across multiple Latin American countries to win major infrastructure projects
·Scandal has triggered widespread anti-corruption crackdowns reshaping political and business landscapes across the region
·Brazilian construction firm's schemes involved top politicians, government officials, and corporate executives across the continent
drawn from LatinAmerican Post, The Tico Times, CP24, International Consortium of Investigative Journalists - ICIJ · updated 141d ago