Uruguay Prosecutors Seek Extended Precautionary Measures in Complex 'Livestock Connection' Case

Prosecutors in Uruguay have requested an additional 180 days for the precautionary measures against three individuals implicated in the sprawling "Conexión Ganadera" (Livestock Connection) case. The individuals, Pablo Carrasco, Ana Iewdiukow, and Daniela Cabral, are currently facing charges within one of the judiciary's most intricate investigations.

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one of the most complex investigations at the judicial level

Carrasco remains in preventive detention at Punta de Rieles prison, while Iewdiukow is held in Florida prison. Cabral is under house arrest in Punta del Este. The judge overseeing the case, Diovanet Olivera, granted the prosecution's request for an extension, which was not opposed by the defense, though they did offer arguments regarding the case.

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Clearly it is not fair

Lead prosecutor Enrique Rodríguez described the investigation as exceptionally complex due to the nature of the alleged crimes, the number of people involved, the vast sums of money handled, the extensive victim count, and the sheer volume of information requiring analysis. The criminal investigation has already been extended until July 2027, with further witness and suspect testimonies, along with pending reports, scheduled for the coming months. Rodríguez indicated that new alleged criminal acts, testimonies, and potential new individuals involved continue to surface, suggesting that easing current measures could jeopardize the collection of further evidence.

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she is not serving a sentence in advance, but a precautionary measure within a process in which she can still be acquitted.