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PAN Files Criminal and Audit Complaints Over Interoceanic Corridor After Deadly Train Crash

Opposition lawmakers link suspected misuse of public money to fatal safety failures that cost 14 lives.

Overview

  • PAN deputies submitted complaints to the FGR, ASF and the Secretaría Anticorrupción y Buen Gobierno targeting the Corredor Interoceánico project.
  • They allege irregular contracts, overpricing and diversion of public funds tied to the program that includes the Tren Interoceánico.
  • The filing to federal prosecutors cites possible crimes including corruption, illicit exercise of public service, abuse of authority, illicit use of powers, influence peddling and negligent homicide.
  • The bloc, backed by more than 70 legislators, urges exhaustive probes and sanctions, asserting deficient oversight produced unsafe works.
  • Authorities have received the complaints but have not announced whether formal investigations or findings will follow.