The Prosecutor’s Office opens an investigation into the scandal of possible irregularities on the purchase of 40 tank trucks at the Petro Government in La Guajira

The Prosecutor’s Office announced on 20 February that it had opened an investigation into “the purchase of 40 tank trucks by the national government for emergencies in the La Guajira department.”

In a post on social networks xThe unit assured that it “wants to determine whether there were irregularities to benefit any contractor and other possible actions constituting a crime around this issue.”

The investigation was revealed hours after questions regarding the purchase of these elements became public.

It generated controversy that, amid a severe El Niño event, In the case of La Guajira, one of the most important areas, there are 40 tank trucks that have been parked for several weeks.

The contract was signed with the company ImpoAmericana Roger SAS, which changed its name and owner in 2019., From there he said that, reportedly, UNGRD had sent him an email to quote the rental of the cars and that is how the deal was finalized.

The events once again put the National Unit for Disaster Risk Management (UNGRD), directed by Olmedo de Jesús López Martínez, in the eye of the storm.

“The first phase included hiring 184 simple tank trucks with a capacity of up to 10,000 litres, which will arrive in Alta Guajira from next week. These vehicles have technical characteristics appropriate to the current conditions of the area and the distances they have to cover to reach communities.”, it was reported on 16 February; However, the tankers are still standing.

“The second phase included the official delivery of 40 double-truck tank cars with a capacity of 16,000 liters in January 2024. These vehicles are in the process of operational preparation for the correct installation of motor pumps and hoses,” UNGRD said.

Similarly, on behalf of UNGRD he also said that The third phase involves the agreement of a collective investment fund (FIC) between the unit and the municipality of Uribia., And those funds guarantee the purchase of fuel, drivers, vehicle maintenance and even water, so until now they have not been able to be used.

“This is a process that moves forward rapidly and will soon become a reality. The unit has its eyes set on this areaAnd together we will create a path to prosperity,” said the UNGRD director.

The tank trucks were rented by the unit and have a capacity of 16,000 liters, with which they intend to supply 2.5 million liters of water to the communities of La Guajira, this is one of the promises that Petro has constantly made , but has not been completed yet. Solved. On behalf of the UNGRD, he said that the logistics and operation of the tank trucks will be in charge of the national army,

Now the matter will be in the hands of justice.