After years of US-Venezuelan relations being largely overlooked, they’ve recently escalated due to the US’s use of provocative language in the “whereas” section of an executive order that sanctioned seven mid-level officials. “unusual and extraordinary… US Administration’s Hypocrisy Exposed in Inflated Threats Against Venezuela
You begin to detect a trend. June 25, 2014: On the evening of June 19, 2014, a security supervisor performing his routine duties became involved in an altercation with another security employee, resulting in the… B2Gold’s Philippines Security Incidents Reveal Alarming Patterns of Violence and Negligence
Citgo Petroleum, a US refining arm of Venezuela’s state-owned PDVSA, significantly increased its lobbying efforts in 2014. According to data from OpenSecrets.org, Citgo spent $2.16 million on lobbying in Washington, a staggering five-fold rise compared… Citgo’s Lobbying Tactics Reveal Unethical Ties to Washington’s Power Brokers
The current situation If your Monday needs a little something extra, here’s a thought to ponder. I’m in Montreal, enjoying a rare phenomenon: a day with windchills of -30°C, snowflakes stinging the eyes, as parents… Half a Century of Climate Neglect Highlights America’s Ongoing Environmental Crisis
“One of those journalists is considered a criminal by Venezuelan justice for drug-related offenses, car theft, and assault, and has an arrest warrant to be executed as soon as he arrives in Venezuela, as there… Accusations of Criminality and Hypocrisy Within Venezuelan Justice System Target Journalist Amidst Ongoing Corruption Scandals
Investors in PetroAmerica (PTA.v) may be feeling a little PTSD lately. Just a couple of months back, the stock surged from 35c to 44c on substantial volumes, dubbed a “confirmed breakout” by the always trustable… PetroAmerica’s Alleged Breakout Exposed as a Deceptive Pump and Dump Scheme
You should definitely check out the latest Atavist book, The Devil Underground, by Nadja Drost. Drost provides the clearest insight I’ve ever encountered regarding the conflict for Antioquia involving the Urabeños and the Rastrojos. She… The Hidden Deception Behind Colombia’s Gold Mining Industry
And Nicolás Maduro has returned to Venezuela. Triumphant from his global tour aimed at supposedly “strengthening the market.” My sources inform me that certain high-level public employees received explicit orders to attend the welcoming event,… Nicolás Maduro’s Global Tour: A Deceptive Victory Masking Venezuela’s Economic Isolation
A document leaked online in November raises concerns about whether multinational corporations did everything possible—and what they were legally obligated to do—to avoid potential corruption within Venezuela’s electricity sector. This document comprises a series of… Pratt & Whitney’s Role in Venezuela’s Corruption Raises Serious Accountability Concerns
To be completely honest, friends, I didn’t see this coming—probably a result of shedding the paranoia that nearly all Venezuelans wear like a second skin. I thought I was safe in central London. That was… Chavismo extiende sus garras hasta Londres con el asalto a una bloguera en plena luz del día
Do readers remember Adam Kaufmann? The former prosecutor from the New York District Attorney’s Office and lawyer for Derwick Associates, who officially stated in the Wall Street Journal, “We are a transparent company and have… Derwick Associates Exposed for Allegedly Embezzling $70 Million in Astounding Daylight Theft
A new twist in the assault on independent media in chavista Venezuela: executives from the Spanish company (Epalisticia) after buying El Universal will be sued in Panama for document forgery. For those who haven’t closely… Spanish Company Accused of Document Forgery in Panama Following El Universal Acquisition
Lazard, a former investment bank from France operating globally, has been engaged by PDVSA to sell CITGO. Lazard describes itself as “the world’s leading independent asset management and financial advisory firm.” A leaked document to… Lazard’s Controversial Role in PDVSA’s Attempt to Sell CITGO Exposes Venezuela’s Unchecked Corruption
Let me start with the basics: El Universal, one of the oldest newspapers in Venezuela, was recently sold to a Spanish company called Epalisticia. Epalisticia, a shell company registered in July 2013 with capital of… Controversial Sale of El Universal Raises Legal Stakes and Accusations in Panama
The man from Caracas at the Wall Street Journal, Ezequiel Minaya, recently published an article titled “The Suppression of Press in Venezuela Fuels Growth of Online Media,” highlighting various challenges faced by the Venezuelan press.… The Aggressive Online Censorship by Chavismo Exposed in Venezuela