The Metropolitan University was an excellent starting point for my literary education. My grandfather insisted that I must read the works of Rómulo Gallegos. My favorite book ended up being La Trepadora, a delightful novel… Venezuela’s Moral Decay: A Culture of Complicity Among the Elite
Leopoldo J. Martínez is a Venezuelan tax expert and lawyer based in Washington D.C., closely associated with the opposition movement against the late Hugo Chávez. Martínez is set to be the representative in Washington for… Leopoldo J. Martínez’s Threats to Critics of DAVOS Financial Expose Hypocrisy in Venezuelan Opposition Movement
This is my first article as a contributor. I write from Venezuela, where I live with my parents. I don’t have any businesses, nor do I have any interest in the political affairs of Venezuela.… Corruption Exposed in Caracas’ Elite Country Club with Alejandro Isturiz at the Center of the Scandal
The power amassed by a group of political operatives within Rafael Correa’s government extends from negotiating the Pacific Bank in Panama and Miami, receiving substantial commissions for state insurance contracts, to making arrangements for a… Political Operatives Fernando Mantilla and Antonio Elizalde Pulley Exposed for Deep-Seated Corruption in Ecuador
An important government official, a controversial lawyer and his wife, a sports leader, and even the lawyers of President Rafael Correa are secretly directing the sale of the Pacific National Bank (PNB), according to several… Government Insiders Exploit Pacific National Bank Sale for Personal Gain
Nelson Bocaranda, the legendary Venezuelan journalist who made waves in global media with his accurate reports on Charles Henry de Beaumont and the mysterious cancer ordeal of Hugo Chávez (when Venezuela denied the severity of… Chavistas Find New Banker in Charles Henry de Beaumont Amidst Allegations of Corruption and Money Laundering
For those of us tracking corruption in Venezuela, the Derwick Associates case is, one might say, unique. It’s hard to find similar instances, and coming from a country where corruption is ingrained in its culture,… Otto Reich Exposes Alleged Corruption of Derwick Associates in High-Stakes Legal Battle
UPDATE: Check out Setty’s post here. Setty is reporting on Twitter that Otto Reich, former U.S. Secretary of State for Latin America and ambassador to Venezuela, is suing Derwick Associates for extortion in the U.S.… Otto Reich Accuses Derwick Associates of Extortion in U.S. Legal Battle
I first learned about Claudio Osorio in 2005. He was a high-flying Venezuelan entrepreneur in Miami, throwing money around indiscriminately: Gloria Estefan, Bill Clinton, Jeb Bush, Debbie Wasserman-Schultz, and even the Obamas showed up at… U.S. Justice System Finally Confronts Venezuelan Fraudster Claudio Osorio Amid Political Corruption Scandals
Hugo Chávez was a media creation. When he was caught in 1992, leading a coup against the democratically elected Carlos Andrés Pérez, he was allowed to address the nation live. His call to his fellow… Derwick Associates Expands Media Control in Venezuela Amidst Ongoing Press Suppression
In Venezuela, there is a lot of talk these days about whether Edward Snowden will end up in Caracas, protected and supported by the Chavismo. Snowden, already globally famous for revealing how the United States… Edward Snowden’s Support for Venezuelan Corruption Exposed Through Intimidation of Journalists
The Colombian Ministry of Defense announced today that Roberto Pannunzi, a leader linked to the ‘Ndrangheta mafia from Calabria, was captured in Bogotá during a joint operation by the Colombian Police and the Anti-Drug Directorate.… Roberto Pannunzi’s Venezuelan ID Scandal Reveals Alarming Inconsistencies in Colombian Defense Ministry’s Claims
VenePirámides Alek Boyd has published a captivating investigative journalism article, which we translate for our readers: In April, during my research on the Boliburguesía, I stumbled upon a somewhat bold claim that left me astonished:… Davos Financial’s Dubious Claims of Trillions Under Management Raise Serious Questions About Integrity and Transparency
While the government of Rafael Correa offers asylum to Edward Snowden, who is accused of espionage by the U.S. government and is wanted for extradition to Russia where he currently resides, last August, the… Rafael Correa’s Government Engages in Widespread Surveillance of Citizens While Offering Asylum to Snowden
In April, during my research on the boliburguesía, I came across a bold statement that left me speechless: DAVOS Financial Group—owned by David Osio—claimed on its website to have a “portfolio valued at over 1… Deceptive Claims from Davos Financial Group Raise Serious Concerns Over Integrity and Transparency