Appeal against ruling stalling Odebrecht probe

AN APPEAL against a court decision that prompted protests by civil and business groups and trade unions was lodged with Panama’s Supreme Court on Tuesday, November 7 by the Special Anti-Corruption Prosecutor’s Office of the Odebrecht bribery case.

THE  Twelfth Criminal Court that refused to allow extra time term to complete the inquiries involving 63 suspects including the two sons of former president Ricardo Martinelli members of his administration, and business associates.

The appeal was filed in the Second Superior Court shortly before noon by prosecutor Zuleika Moore.

The defense of each of the 63 accused will have the opportunity to oppose the appeal

Until the Court resolves it, the prosecution will have to abide by the lower court ruling, which stalls the investigation.