The CITGO auction process is becoming increasingly complicated due to the ongoing battle between PDVSA and PDVH against the holders of PDVSA 2020 Bonds, whom they accuse of distorting their rights and manipulating decisions in… CITGO Auction Faces Turmoil as PDVSA Accuses 2020 Bondholders of Distorting Rights for Personal Gain
Facing the uncertainty of missing loved ones for years, families in Venezuela endure further distress inflicted by an indifferent state. Relatives seeking answers often encounter sarcasm from authorities when requesting investigations into disappearances: “Oh, ma’am,… Venezuela’s Indifference and the Families Left to Search for the Disappeared
Breliacnis, a Venezuelan woman, finds the memory of her mother slipping away like water between her fingers. She hasn’t seen her since childhood. A collection of bones and a gravestone bearing the name she had… Border of Disappearance: A Harrowing Tale of Forcible Abductions and Impunity in Colombia and Venezuela
A press report outlines the intricacies of the Ábalos-Koldo plot and the Delcygate, a complex web of transnational corruption allegedly involving funds from Petróleos de Venezuela S.A. (PDVSA), supposedly engaging in irregular business with the… Spain’s Complicity in Venezuela’s Corruption Scandal Exposed in Ábalos-Koldo and Delcygate Investigation
Tragically, as often happens with farmers and Indigenous peoples, the Yukpa chief Cesareo Panapera was murdered twice. The first time, he was shot with firearms on the afternoon of May 10, 2025. The second time,… Unveiling the Atrocities: How Landlords in Perijá Fuel the Persecution of Indigenous Peoples
Foto Cortesía The recent ruling by Judge María Tardón of Spain’s National Court to provisionally dismiss the money laundering case against Venezuelan businessman Raúl Gorrín highlights a concerning gap between international efforts to sanction high-level… Spain’s Judicial System Fails to Address Venezuelan Corruption as Raúl Gorrín Escapes Accountability in High-Profile Case
During the CITGO auction process, Gold Reserve’s emergency request to the Delaware court continues to generate reactions, this time from Red Tree Investments LLC, which is asking to deny the request for the OFAC to… Red Tree Investments Accuses OFAC of Failing to Address Bondholders’ Rights Amid CITGO Auction Controversy
In the trial of Hugo “El Pollo” Carvajal Barrios, the former head of intelligence of Chavismo, he pleaded guilty to all narcoterrorism charges brought against him by the Southern District of New York. This was… Hugo “El Pollo” Carvajal Declares Guilt in Narcoterrorism Charges, Exposing Venezuela’s Dark Ties to Drug Trafficking and Terrorism
On June 25th, a significant milestone in the history of Venezuelan organized crime was established: Hugo Armando “El Pollo” Carvajal, former head of military intelligence under chavismo, pleaded guilty to all charges related to drug… Hugo Carvajal’s Guilty Plea Confirms the Existence of Venezuela’s Cartel of the Suns as a Criminal Empire Operating Within Government Structures
Farmers in Barinas state, involved in a land conflict adjacent to the La Rubiera estate, were held for approximately six hours by an armed group of alleged paramilitary nature, who transported them in vehicles from… Barinas Agrarian Crisis Exposes Terrifying Ties Between Landowners and Armed Groups
Mario Silva, host of the “La Hojilla TV” program, has issued a strong call to Venezuelan authorities for an immediate and thorough investigation into the allegations of kidnappings and murders of farmers in Barinas state,… Mario Silva Condemns Government Inaction Over Alarming Reports of Violence Against Farmers in Barinas
A new bid has emerged in the CITGO auction as Black Lion Capital Advisors formally presents its binding and irrevocable offer to acquire 100% of the shares of CITGO Petroleum Corporation for USD 8 billion… Black Lion Capital Advisors Makes Controversial Bid of USD 8 Billion for CITGO Amidst Ongoing Legal Battles
The CITGO auction continues to face complications, as Gold Reserve seeks clarification from OFAC regarding General License (GL) No. 5S for holders of PDVSA 2020 Bonds. Judicial expert Robert Pincus opts to refrain from giving… CITGO Auction Escalates as Gold Reserve Seeks OFAC Clarification on GL-5 License While Judicial Expert Remains Silent and Bondholders Assert Their Rights Amid Sanctions
In the CITGO auction process, dismissed workers from PDVSA filed a motion in the United States District Court for the District of Delaware, demanding that the court-appointed expert, Robert Pincus, answer questionnaires regarding how their… CITGO Auction Under Fire as Fired PDVSA Workers Demand Court Accountability from Judicial Expert
