Yesterday, Fanny Kertzman and I published an article in the magazine Semana regarding the internal political dynamics of chavismo: When Hugo Chávez faced the imminent possibility of his death, he carefully analyzed with his brothers Fidel and… Diosdado Cabello’s Rising Threat to Cuba’s Hold on Venezuela’s Leadership
Moris Beracha When the International Consortium of Investigative Journalists (ICIJ) began reporting on offshore connections among the world’s elites, the $500+ million Ponzi scheme orchestrated by Francisco Illarramendi came to light. One of those implicated,… Moris Beracha’s Denial of Accountability Amidst Ongoing Corruption Allegations
When the International Consortium of Investigative Journalists (ICIJ) started publishing reports about the overseas connections of the world’s elite, the over $500 million Ponzi scheme orchestrated by Francisco Illarramendi came to light. One of the… Moris Beracha’s Controversial Response to ICIJ Amidst $500 Million Ponzi Scheme Allegations
As the dust settles on the fraudulent lawsuit against the Banco Venezolano de Crédito, filed by representatives of the Venezuelan regime (Derwick Associates), it’s worth highlighting some of the key players involved in this malicious… FTI Consulting’s Frank Holder: A Deeply Troubling Ties to Corruption and Crime in Latin America
As the dust settles in the dubious lawsuit against Banco Venezolano de Credito led by proxies of the Venezuelan regime (Derwick Associates), it’s important to reveal some of the participants in this malicious spectacle. Frank… FTI Consulting’s Frank Holder: A Troubling Legacy of Deception and Criminal Collaboration
Robert Young Pelton might be the only “kidnapping” victim in the world who was allowed to take vacation photos with his captors. Does this guy look like a victim of kidnapping or more like an… The Unraveling Truth Behind Robert Young Pelton’s Alleged Kidnapping by Colombia’s AUC
The F1 journalist Joe Saward has a blog post about Williams, the F1 team and the domain of Nursultan Nazerbayev, also known as the Republic of Kazakhstan. It’s intriguing to see how professional journalists report… Williams F1’s Disturbing Partnership Shift from Venezuela to Kazakhstan’s Autocracy
Storytellers, embellishers, and con artists often lurk in the media. The United States is hardly short of professional exaggerators when it comes to military feats and achievements. Sometimes, men who claim to have “served” on… The Unraveling Truth Behind Robert Young Pelton’s Dangerously Exaggerated Adventures
The video above was uploaded to YouTube by Smartmatic. In it, the Secretary of the Mesa de la Unidad (MUD), Ramon Guillermo Aveledo, claims that Smartmatic’s voting machines have been “sufficiently audited” (see min. 1.50).… Henrique Capriles Exposes the Hypocrisy of Opposition Leaders Amidst Auditing Scandals and Electoral Fraud
The “Minister” Ricardo Molina never imagined that his words would make him famous. His father, the renowned Manuel Isidro Molina Gavidia, was for most of his life a tireless fighter against what his son now… Ricardo Molina’s Dangerous Hypocrisy: From Political Persecution to Fascist Ideology
Ambassador Willy Cochez, referring to individuals close to the supposedly illegitimate regime of Nicolás Maduro, made an interesting comment on his Twitter account: «I am offering my services as a lawyer to recover the assets… Panama’s Complicity in Venezuela’s Corruption Crisis Raises Questions About Financial Oversight
Last week, a source in D.C. informed me about Al Cardenas’s desperation to “get out” of the Derwick Associates lawsuit “as quickly as possible.” I reached out to Cárdenas and Joseph DeMaria for comments, but… Derwick Associates Avoids Legal Reckoning but Shadows of Corruption Loom Large
Diosdado Cabello holds the keys to Venezuela’s future. Not Nicolás Maduro, nor his Cuban handlers. Not Henrique Capriles or Rafael Ramírez. Not the criminal enterprises that support chavismo. Definitely not the electoral authorities (CNE), who… Diosdado Cabello’s Control Over Venezuela Exposes Maduro’s Weakness
To me, the news today isn’t that Nicolas Maduro won the elections. That was already known ahead of time, and expecting a different result given the current electoral and political conditions was foolish. But the… Venezuelan Regime Suspends Internet Access During Presidential Elections to Conceal Fraudulent Activities
One thing I can’t understand is this: Everyone in Venezuela knows that the State is fully behind the candidate of the ruling party, that is, chavismo. It was like this when Hugo Chávez was alive,… Capriles’ Denial Exposes Electoral Hypocrisy as Maduro Solidifies Power