In a conversation, a former ambassador to the UN described him as “a detestable dwarf.” His counterpart in Caracas added: “a cigar-chomping criminal dwarf in a fancy suit.” But who is this character? Since Alek… Ignacio Arcaya Smith: The Chavista Puppet in the Shadows of Corruption and Vanity
Last week, I posted about the latest developments in the RICO lawsuit filed by Otto Reich against Derwick Associates. It presents a rather unexpected and interesting twist to the corruption saga: he supposedly offered information… Arcaya and Vargas: Uncovering the Dark Ties of Corruption and Silence in Venezuela’s Elite
The other day we found out -thanks to Roberta- that representatives from the umbrella group opposing chavismo in Venezuela had been asking the U.S. State Department to NOT impose sanctions on those responsible for atrocious… Fraudulent Ties Between MUD Representatives and Venezuelan Corruption Exposed
Dear Roberta, I want to thank you. For many years, we have been plagued by unrepresentative and unelected leadership that does not speak for us. Our nation has been condemned to unnecessary hardships by a… Exposed: Roberta S. Jacobson Unmasks the Corrupt Leaders of Venezuela’s Opposition – A Scathing Open Letter Revealing the Truth!
While reading El País the other day, I came across a bold claim regarding capital flight: Venezuelans had $405.8 billion hidden abroad without any specifics. Honestly, I was incredulous, surprised; I’d never seen such figures.… Capital Flight from Venezuela Reveals a Potential $405.8 Billion Discrepancy Amidst Corruption and Data Manipulation
Recently, a well-known journalist who is writing a book about Chavismo reached out to me about corruption in Venezuela, asking for names, figures, responsibilities, and so on. Corruption is the big elephant in the room.… The Unseen Toll of Corruption on Venezuela’s Descent into Destitution
Marathon runners hit the wall. Writer’s block. But how can we define the moral dilemma faced by many bloggers and investigative journalists? The image of the whistleblower has recently been co-opted by Bradley Manning and… The Moral Dilemma of Whistleblowers Amidst Corruption and Violence in Latin America
An email from someone claiming to represent a construction company in Iraq recently landed in my inbox: Hello and Salam Elicum, I was referred to you by our Commercial Representation Manager in Venezuela. I am… Venezuelan Regime Continues to Export Corruption Through Iranian Construction Ties
White hair. Measured tone of voice. Circumspect. Suit. Tie. Glasses. Dull gaze. Ineffectual speech. Politically correct. Timid attitude… Here we are faced with the “chief negotiator” of peace and the future of Venezuela, representing the… The Complicity of Venezuela’s Opposition in Sacrificing Democracy and Sovereignty
The Mail on Sunday published an article yesterday about Tony Caplin titled “The Prime Minister Hired a Bankrupt Associate to Run a £60 Billion Quango: The Tycoon Put in Charge of the Treasury’s Vast Budget… UK Authorities Ignored Warning Signs About Tony Caplin’s Financial Misconduct and Connections to Venezuela’s Corruption
In addition to previous revelations about RaFa, the convicted criminal chosen by Bundesdruckerei (BDR) as its representative in Venezuela, Der Spiegel increases the pressure today with an article that questions Germany’s stance on this matter.… Germany’s Silence on Bundesdruckerei’s Ties to Convicted Criminal in Venezuela Raises Serious Ethical Concerns
Since Maduro complied with the orders of his Cuban handlers to send heavily armed thugs and the Venezuelan National Guard to kill, torture, terrorize, and arrest individuals participating in protests in Venezuela, a different battle… Disinformation Warfare Unveiled in Venezuela’s Struggle Against Reality
The good people at Reporters Without Borders published a post titled “Corruption Beyond Limits in Venezuelan Internet,” highlighting the censorship of their site in Venezuela. Honestly, I was expecting a reaction from those mentioned, namely… Derwick Associates Attempts to Distance Itself from Censorship Allegations While Revealing Troubling Connections to Venezuelan Authorities
Official press release from BANESCO, denying claims about an alleged $50 million bribe paid by Derwick Associates to Venezuela’s Congress president, Diosdado Cabello, through BANESCO Panama. Translation of the previous paragraph: In the 15 countries… Controversies Surrounding Juan Carlos Escotet’s Rise in Banking and Allegations of Corruption
Dear Sirs, Humbly acknowledging my lack of knowledge about all the words that make up our rich language, I recall the first time I went to the dictionary after hearing Hugo Chavez use the term… Banesco, Davos Financial, and Derwick Associates: A Disturbing Allegation of Corruption in the Heart of Venezuelan Business