Ricardo Roa's defense dismisses his exit from Ecopetrol presidency following Fiscalía's charge announcement
Ricardo Roa, president of Ecopetrol Photo: El Tiempo Archive
TL;DR
- The defense argues that an announcement of future charges by the Fiscalía does not obligate Ricardo Roa's resignation from Ecopetrol.
- Roa's legal status remains unchanged as there is no judicial decision or formal notification of charges.
- The upcoming charges are related to investigations that have been ongoing for approximately three years.
- A charge formulation is not a judicial decision or a declaration of criminal responsibility, but an act within an investigation.
- The defense claims there is a lack of clear evidence regarding the alleged electoral finance violations and influence peddling.
- The decision on Roa's departure rests with corporate governance, not directly with the Fiscalía's announcement.