The public report of the preliminary investigation on Balsa Inferior Hydroelectric Project, prepared by the Compañia Nacional de Fuerza y Luz, found "... serious irregularities and omissions in the supervision and control of the work, which was described as ´'informal' in the company's investigation."

Nacion.com adds that "... The CNFL sent the document as proof of a denouncement to the Comptroller General of the Republic (CGR) to investigate former officials for alleged involvement of public resources. "

CNFL spokespeople explained that following the report, they will investigate the officials who were involved in the project management and supervision of construction of the plant.

Source: Nacion.com

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