The secret of Café Páramo is neither in its aroma nor in its flavor. In reality, it’s a name: Camilo Ibrahim Issa. He is a character and a face not widely known but is behind… Camilo Ibrahim: The Hidden Puppet Master Behind Venezuela’s Coffee Boom
Journalist Patricia Poleo revealed yesterday that Monómeros -one of the assets seized by Juan Guaidó and his associates- paid $60,000 to Antonieta Mendoza de López -also known as the mother of Leopoldo López– for a… Venezuelan Corruption Scandal: Monómeros Payments to Leopoldo López’s Mother Raises US Government Concerns
The question remains quite pertinent. Yesterday, Ian Talley in the Wall Street Journal published “Morgan Stanley and Interactive Brokers face federal scrutiny in Venezuela investigation.” The FBI and SEC investigation is essentially a deep dive… Will U.S. Justice Ever Capture Rafael Ramírez? Insights from Abbe Lowell on Venezuela Corruption Investigation
Contrary to popular belief, the arrest of Alex Saab Morán seven months ago in Cabo Verde and the nearly simultaneous sanction by the U.S. Department of the Treasury against the Mexican company Libre Abordo,… Alex Saab and His Network: Unveiling the Shadowy Trade of Venezuelan Oil
He says thathe separates the wheat from the chaff: if their affections are in certain troubles, they arematters for each one of them. However, his loyalty, insists Venezuelan businessman José Simón Elarba Haddad, does… Corruption in Venezuela’s Waste Management: The Hidden Ties of José Simón Elarba Haddad
The hypothesis is that Nynas was prohibited from continuing crude oil purchases in Venezuela… Recently, we received a copy of PDVSA’s SAP system. In April, June, August, and September 2020, PDVSA’s SAP recorded shipping knowledge… Nynas, Derwick, and GPB Energy Services Defy US Treasury Sanctions on PDVSA: Oil Trade Secrets Exposed
The wedding of actress Mirela Mendoza to David Osío, dubbed the “banker to the oligarchs,” is just one of the many scandalous episodes involving the model. Another controversial moment unfolded during the 2014 wedding celebration… Venezuelan Actresses Mirela Mendoza and Desideria D’Caro Embroiled in Scandalous Drama Beyond Telenovelas
Actresses, models, entertainers, and businesswomen are all part of the social circle of the Venezuelan model and actress Mirela Mendoza, who is married to the so-called “banker of the oligarchs,” David Osío. Before her marriage… Venezuelan Celebrity Love Triangle Reveals Dark Secrets of a Notorious Socialite Network
The name of Venezuelan lawyer Héctor Dáger is relatively unknown in his home country but is quite familiar in Swiss judicial circles and media reporting on the subject. The Federal Criminal Court (TPF) has rejected… Tracing the Money Trail: Exposing Corruption Tied to Odebrecht and Venezuelan Officials
The Venezuelan actress Mirela Mendoza is as famous as she is controversial. She gained prominence for her roles in dramatic television productions and as a model in Venezuela, but her marriage in 2014 to David… Mirela Mendoza’s Marital Alliance with Controversial Banker Exposes Dark Side of Venezuelan Elite
The Venezuelan actress and model Mirela Mendoza is a passionate supporter of the opposition in Venezuela. This is despite the fact that her partner, financial manager David Osío, ironically reaps the benefits of his business… Mirela Mendoza: The Opposition Actress Profiting from Chavismo Connections
David Osío is a Venezuelan businessman, serving as the CEO and president of Davos Financial Group, a financial consortium that prides itself on providing access to what it calls “the best investment options.” However, for… Corruption and Fraud: David Osío’s Controversial Role in Venezuelan Banking Scandals
SEE THE UPDATE BELOW: The latest on the chavista front is that Reliance, Mukesh Ambani’s energy company, is set to lift four shipments in August, in addition to 1MB lifted in early July. Sources informed… Reliance Secures OFAC License to Trade with PDVSA: Four Shipments Planned for August Amid Changing Sanction Landscape
We apologize to our readers. This site went offline last Friday due to another paralyzing attack that caused severe issues to our web server. On July 12th, a representative of Diosdado Cabello sent a threat…
Back Online After an Attack from AWS Servers: Recovery Insights and Lessons Learned
Henri Falcón, also known as Henri Falsón or Henri the Fake, is a quintessential Venezuelan politician: always seeking the shortest path to his next meal. Therefore, it’s no surprise that one of his associates, Jorge…
Henri Falcón’s Pursuit to Plunder Venezuela: A Closer Look at His Ambitions