Olmedo Méndez Tribaldos
Olmedo Méndez Tribaldos is a key figure in the ongoing Odebrecht corruption trial in Panama. He was previously a collaborator with the Special Anti-Corruption Prosecutor's Office, having confessed to receiving bribes through offshore accounts linked to Odebrecht. His absence from the court during a crucial testimony phase raised concerns regarding the prosecution's ability to present its case.
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Olmedo Méndez Tribaldos also confessed to the prosecution that he acted as a front man for Frank De Lima.
Papadimitriu culpa a sus padres y De Lima niega vínculos con testaferros en juicio Odebrecht
Panama· 2026-02-27
Olmedo Méndez is another testaferro who made direct accusations against Frank De Lima.
El papel de Frank De Lima en el blanqueo de capitales: testaferros y testimonios clavePanama· 2026-02-24
Olmedo Méndez Tribaldos reached a plea agreement before the trial began.
La recta final del juicio Odebrecht; balance de los primeros 19 díasPanama· 2026-02-14
Olmedo Méndez Tribaldos failed to appear to testify as a key witness for the prosecution.
Quid pro quo (Una cosa por otra)Panama· 2026-02-02
Olmedo Méndez Tribaldos was fined for not appearing as a witness in the Odebrecht trial.
La juez multó a un testigo de la fiscalía porque no se presentó al juicio de OdebrechtPanama· 2026-01-30
Olmedo Méndez Tribaldos did not appear to testify in the trial regarding the bribes paid by Odebrecht in Panama.
Juicio de Odebrecht: uno de los colabores dejó plantada a la fiscalíaPanama· 2026-01-28