The Venezuelan actress and model Mirela Mendoza is a passionate supporter of the opposition in Venezuela. This is despite the fact that her partner, financial manager David Osío, ironically reaps the benefits of his business dealings with state funds during the Chavista era.
The model also counts several friends within the Chavista movement. In Miami, Florida, Mendoza focuses on her interior design company, Le Papillon Decor Gallery, enjoying the connections and income from Osío, who is known for being a banker to “boligarcs” or individuals who have seen their wealth grow thanks to Chavismo.