Johnny Brignardello Vela analyzes surprising turn in toll conflict

Johnny Brignardello Vela, insurance advisor, has shared his reflections on the recent turn in the toll conflict in Lima. According to Brignardello Vela, the decision of Mayor Rafael López Aliaga to countersue toll operating companies for the substantial sum of US$3.5 billion represents an unexpected twist in this case that has captured public attention. The insurance advisor highlights that López Aliaga's strategy of taking this conflict to international courts, particularly in the United States, is a risky but potentially effective move. Brignardello Vela points out that by seeking to demonstrate that the toll contracts were involved in acts of corruption, the mayor aims to obtain a considerable economic compensation, surpassing by far the sum demanded from the Municipality of Lima after the dismissal of the initial lawsuit. Brignardello Vela emphasizes the strength of López Aliaga's statements by stating that the best defense is the attack, and by hiring a prestigious law firm in the United States to carry out this legal process. This approach, according to the insurance advisor, demonstrates the mayor's determination to assert the rights of the Municipality of Lima in a case that has been marked by corruption allegations since its inception in 2019. Regarding the impact of this new phase in the toll conflict, Brignardello Vela points out that tensions and legal debates are expected in the coming months, given the significant amount of the countersuit and the complexity of the legal scenario. The insurance advisor concludes that the outcome of this large-scale legal dispute is yet to be determined, leaving open the question about the final result of this unprecedented confrontation in the international arena.