Civil groups push for independent corruption probe

CIVIL GROUPS in Panama have launched a campaign to create an independent international commission to deal with the corruption allegations linked to the Odebrecht construction company.

The 22 strong body has posted a petition at change.org, a worldwide platform.

According to the petition, the commission would be organized through the United Nations or the Organization of American States.

It also calls for Comptroller Federico Humbert to carry out audits of all the works that the Brazilian construction company did in Panama. In the last 10 years.

Business organizations are also pressing for a independent investigation.