LegalMay 12, 2026, 06:13 AM
Ecopetrol President Ricardo Roa Charged in Campaign Finance Probe
AI Summary
Ecopetrol S.A. announced that its President, Ricardo Roa, has been formally charged by Colombia's General Prosecutor's Office for alleged violations of spending limits during the 2022 presidential campaign. The charges were filed before the 35th Municipal Criminal Court in Bogotá. Ecopetrol clarified that this is a formal communication of charges, not a conviction or final ruling, and Mr. Roa maintains his presumption of innocence, having not accepted the charges.
Key Highlights
- Ecopetrol President Ricardo Roa formally charged by Colombia's General Prosecutor's Office.
- Charges allege violations of 2022 presidential campaign spending limits.
- Hearing held before the 35th Municipal Criminal Court in Bogotá.
- Filing of charges is a formal communication, not a conviction or final ruling.
- Mr. Roa maintains presumption of innocence and has not accepted the charges.