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PRM president Andrés Bautista denies involvement in Odebrecht bribes scandal

Andres Bautista / Acento

Andrés Bautista, president of the Revolutionary Modern Party (PRM), has denied any involvement in the Odebrecht case, for which he is currently under arrest. He said that he had acted with transparency, honesty and determination for his whole life, and managed any public funds in the same manner.

He said that his arrest was in response to the public clamor for justice – but denied having taken any bribes. Bautista said that he would do all in his power to defend his honor and dignity.

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31 May 2017