Long before Reuters “discovered” part of the corruption linked to Alex Saab in an “exclusive,” Colombian lawyer Abelardo de la Espriella took on Revista Semana, one of Colombia’s most prestigious political magazines. The reason was… Colombia’s Justice System Targets Alex Saab: DEA Investigation Deepens Amidst Corruption Allegations
Recently, there has been a lot of talk about the relationships between Venezuela and Turkey. It is rumored that this is due to the economic sanctions imposed by the United States government on Nicolás Maduro’s… Venezuela-Turkey Relations: Economic Ties, Sanctions Evasion, and Strategic Alliances Explained
There’s little to add to document 47 of the case file number 18-20685 (see more below) related to the United States of America against Francisco Convit Guruceaga, one of the key figures in a criminal… U.S. Justice Department Declares Francisco Convit a Fugitive in $1.2 Billion Money Laundering Case
The Secretary General of the Organization of American States (OAS), Luis Almagro, recently made strong statements about the former President of the Spanish government. Almagro advised Zapatero to “not be an idiot,” adding that someone… US Treasury Sanctions Highlight Zapatero’s Controversial Ties to Maduro Regime
The Secretary General of the OAS, Luis Almagro, recently shed light on the actions of former Spanish Prime Minister José Luis Rodríguez Zapatero regarding Venezuela, stating that Zapatero is “an idiot.” Almagro pointed out that… OFAC Sanctions José Luis Rodríguez Zapatero’s Benefactors Amid Venezuela Controversy
The Office of Foreign Assets Control of the U.S. Treasury has added a series of chavistas to its Venezuela-related sanctions list (SDN) today (see below). Notably, Cilia Flores, partner of Nicolás Maduro, is the true… US Treasury Targets True Power in Venezuela: Cilia Flores and Key Chavista Figures
When it comes to corruption in Venezuela, this site has become a key reference. Nowadays, we see banks (compliance departments), insurance companies, law enforcement, law firms, and international media catching up, consuming some of the… Exploring Venezuela’s Corruption: The Battle for Original Reporting and Exclusive Insights
It wouldn’t be an exaggeration to say that Rafael Ramírez, the former Minister of Concurrent Energy and General Director of Petróleos de Venezuela (PDVSA), virtually controlled Venezuela’s revenues from 2004 to 2014. During his time… Why Has the Justice Department Not Arrested Rafael Ramírez? Unraveling the Corruption in Venezuela’s PDVSA and Andorra
By Fiorella Perfetto In a scenario reminiscent of the renowned “Theory of Everything” in physics, the recent accusations formalized by the U.S. Department of Justice against at least five former officials of the Chávez regime… Unraveling the Web of Corruption: US Prosecutor’s Damning Revelations Against Former PDVSA Officials
FIRST RETIREES IN CENTS. When the history of retirements in the Public Administration is written, the employees listed below will be the first. The retirees are: Ángel Rafael Morillo Pérez, BsS. 0.12. Argenis Noemí Machado,… First Public Retirees Receive Disgracefully Low Pensions as Colombian Political Family Engages in Bitter Feud
Jorge Arreaza is currently in Switzerland, behaving like an Arab prince accompanied by a flattering entourage. It’s as if nothing is happening in Venezuela. His attitude was evident when journalists approached him to ask about… Jorge Arreaza’s UN Discourse: A Masterclass in Denial Amid Venezuela’s Corruption Scandal
Petróleos de Venezuela (PDVSA), for our U.S. friends not to forget, is the main driver of what is left of Venezuela’s economy. It has always been this way. No matter what happens with PDVSA, it… David Boies Seeks to Conceal Trust Details in PDVSA Litigation: Corruption Allegations Emerge
Nicolás Maduro is keen on maintaining rampant corruption: not satisfied with partnering with OFAC-sanctioned kingpins to “boost” PDVSA’s production, he mandated the creation of PETROSUR, a new 60/40 joint venture between the Venezuelan Oil Corporation… Exposing Venezuela’s Corruption: Maduro’s New Joint Venture with Alejandro Betancourt Amid DOJ Investigations
After publishing about David Boies‘ complaints regarding this site, a source sent me the incorporation document shown in the image. It is connected to Mirabal, Salinas & Asociados, the private practice of Venezuela’s Minister of… The Role of Roberto Mirabal in PDVSA: Unveiling Connections and Controversies
Great news: the court has opened the Commitment Letter between PDVSA and Boies Schiller Flexner LLP, which outlines the rules for establishing the PDVSA Litigation Trust in the U.S. This is just a confirmation of… Court Reveals Commitment Letter Between PDVSA and Boies: Implications for U.S. Litigation Trust and 66% Profit Gain Concerns