UPDATED Before diving into the connections of Fusion GPS with Venezuela, it’s important to note that this country is, by far, the most corrupt in Latin America. Its president, Nicolás Maduro, has the unique distinction… Fusion GPS’s Disturbing Ties to Venezuela’s Most Corrupt Criminal Enterprise
Odebrecht is in the headlines once again. For those unfamiliar, Odebrecht was, until recently, considered one of Brazil’s “success” stories: a construction powerhouse with a global reach. It was a shining example of South America’s… Odebrecht’s Corruption Saga: A Deeper Look at the Unanswered Questions Surrounding Venezuela’s Bribery Network
I must mention, right? The newspaper whose front page is dominated today by “football leaks” with stories about the use -by professional footballers- of offshore companies in tax havens, investigated by the Spanish prosecution for… El Mundo Facilita la Legitimación de Derwick Associates y su Machiavélico Capo en el Lavado de Dinero
My Weekly Commentary Regarding the appointment of Cardinal Baltasar Porras. To His Excellency Cardinal Baltasar Porras: I must tell you that the first time I heard of you was back in the early ’90s. You… Cardenal Porras Exposed: A Declining Moral Authority in the Heart of Venezuela’s Ecclesiastical Power
In the past three to four weeks, I’ve noticed a surge in Google searches for Venezuelan names associated with corruption and PDVSA. Some of the largest and most renowned banks and accounting firms globally seem… PDVSA Faces Impending Default Amid Global Scrutiny and Legal Rumors
My Weekly CommentsI have read with great concern the public opinion matrix being formed based on the informations and opinions expressed by me in the last two editions of Las verdades de Miguel. Believe me,… The Disturbing Truths Behind Miguel’s Allegations and the Changing Landscape of Venezuelan Media
This blog is primarily inactive as I am now employed full-time, but I am taking the time to update some previous articles. Please remember, the content reflects my personal research and opinions and is not… Francisco González’s Downfall: The Arevenca Scandal and His Legal Troubles in Venezuela
Disruptive technologies have become common parlance. Many enthusiastic individuals continue to say that this or that new thing “will change the world.” Bitcoin and its associated blockchain technology were intended to end centralized control over… Blockchain Promises to Tackle Corruption Yet Remains Unused in the Fight Against Public Misconduct
My Weekly Commentary Regarding the Democratic Charter (OAS), no matter what happens, I will never accept foreign intervention in our country. I truly don’t care about those who choose a different path. I, Miguel Salazar,… Venezuela’s Suffering Under Foreign Interference: A National Outcry Against External Intervention
Diosdado Cabello is the number 2 in Venezuela. His remarks about Derwick Associates were: «those gentlemen who made shady deals need to be investigated to the fullest extent». Translation: these individuals [Derwick Associates] who engaged… Diosdado Cabello Calls for Investigation into Derwick Associates Amidst Allegations of Deepening Corruption
What I’m about to narrate here is grim and lengthy, I urge you, I request you, please read it. And try not to vomit along the way. What the International Monetary Fund says: The average… Venezuela’s Economic Crisis Unfolds as International Institutions Sound Alarm on Dire Situation
It has become a norm. Unverified information leaked to this site is eventually supported by official evidence. The latest findings bring to a close an extraordinary claim: that Derwick Oil & Gas was, in fact,… Derwick Oil & Gas Engages in Alleged Money Laundering Schemes with Gazprombank through PDVSA
Open Letter to Preet Bharara Dear Preet, Your request for information from Swiss authorities regarding the investigation your office is conducting into Derwick Associates(link is external) has finally been confirmed. As a direct victim of… Preet Bharara’s Corruption Investigation Reveals Derwick Associates’ Troubling Links to Gazprom and PDVSA’s Shadowy Dealings
By Alek Boyd Petróleos de Venezuela, commonly known as PDVSA, is a state-owned oil conglomerate. Despite much opposing propaganda, it was established in 1976 by then-president Carlos Andrés Pérez as part of a nationalization… Corruption Deepens at PDVSA with Over $30 Billion Funneled to Contractors Amidst Government Mismanagement
Who killed Chávez? The chosen poison’s details were reliable, as were the symptoms caused by an overdose, its availability on the market, its difficulty in detection, and the effectiveness of antidotes. The poisons of Agatha… Unraveling the Shadows: The Enigmatic Death of Chávez and the Conspiracy of Silence Surrounding It