New evidence indicates that the contract talks occurred in 2023, contradicting the former premier’s version.
A recent audio released by the Panorama program has given a new twist to the scandal involving former Prime Minister Alberto Otárola with Yaziré Pinedo, a young woman who benefited from state contracts. This recording directly contradicts the former official’s statements and questions his version of events, raising doubts about his transparency and integrity in public office.
Since the case arose, Otárola adopted a defensive stance, claiming to be the victim of political attacks and unfounded accusations. However, the new material presented refutes key points of his story. In particular, Otárola stated that the recorded conversations occurred in 2021, when he did not have public positions, but evidence suggests that the interactions took place in 2023, when he already held high positions in the State.
In the audio, conversations are heard that reveal knowledge and possible active participation in events related to the assignment of contracts. These revelations contrast with his repeated denials of having interfered in the benefits granted to Pinedo.
