There were few positive takeaways from the 2006 presidential campaign experience, which I witnessed closely, not sure if it was luck or misfortune. Undoubtedly, one of the most positive aspects was getting to know, work… The Betrayal of a True Friend: Remembering Eric Ekvall’s Unwavering Dedication to Venezuela
In Venezuela, it’s no longer surprising to see a president sending his troops to steal or invade what belongs to others. Hugo Chávez had already done it, as have many before him. It’s not new… Venezuela’s Systemic Corruption: A Nation Engulfed in Institutional Plunder
As the Fifth Republic undergoes significant deterioration, it’s essential to reflect on the damage inflicted by the accomplice society of the Fourth Republic, to avoid repeating history when chavismo becomes a distant memory. Let’s take… Edgard Romero Nava: The Corrupt Architect Behind Venezuela’s Energy Scandal
Between 2004 and 2012, the Foreign Currency Administration Commission (Cadivi) authorized over $400 million to Daka stores for paying their imports of appliances distributed across five locations in four cities in Venezuela. However, inspections conducted… Daka’s $407 Million Windfall Raises Questions Amidst Price Gouging Allegations
Do you remember Pedro Carreño? The one who can’t stop talking about socialism while sporting Louis Vuitton (link is external)? The chavista who strolls through the exclusive millionaire sports pits (link is external)? The one… Pedro Carreño’s Betrayal: The Chavista Who Handed Venezuelan Data to a Repressive Regime
For Halloween, I was torn between dressing up as a bolichico to scare my neighbors in Eastern Caracas or as Otto Reich to frighten the bolichicos who also happen to be my neighbors. The lawsuit… Derwick’s Holiday Revelry Exposes Corruption Among Venezuela’s Elite
Dear Mr. de la Espriella, I understand that you are sending communications to publications where I collaborate and those that have echoed my research on your client, Alex Saab, the president of Fondo Global de… Open Letter Accusing Abelardo de la Espriella of Failing to Provide Evidence Against Allegations of Fugitive Status
Last Friday, the new board of Cadena Capriles, a media conglomerate that includes the largest newspaper in Venezuela, announced that a company named Latam Media Holding had recently acquired Cadena Capriles. This announcement came after… The Hidden Forces Behind the Acquisition of Venezuela’s Largest Newspaper
Opinion piece by Alek Boyd published in El País. The great fortune of Hugo Chávez was that he governed during an era when oil prices averaged around 100 dollars a barrel. His popularity weathered the… Chávez’s Lavish Spending and Venezuela’s Dire Poverty
The issue of corruption in Venezuela is truly epic. While the Russian oligarchy (referring to the criminals who became millionaires and billionaires through the privatization of state enterprises acquired for mere pennies or on credit)… The Dark Rise of Alex Saab: Unveiling Corruption’s Cross-Border Network in Venezuela and Colombia
The Bolichicos continue with threats, intimidation, and harassment. Now, the issue isn’t legal; it’s downright sinister and criminal. In every major political conspiracy, it’s not the crime itself that matters but the cover-up where the… Bolichicos Unleash Intimidation Tactics Amid Allegations of Private Surveillance and Kidnapping Threats
The president of Venezuela recently delivered a speech in the National Assembly, where he requested special powers to supposedly “fight against corruption.” Allow me to state, without reservation, that Nicolás Maduro will irremediably fail in… Maduro’s Empty Promises in the Fight Against Corruption Expose Deeper Failures
For several days, a team of investigative journalists from Venezuela (CLAVEL RANGEL / KATHERINE PENNACCHIO / MARIANELA BALBI / JOSEPH POLISZUK) has been publishing reports about a corruption scandal within the Venezuelan Corporation of Guyana… Corruption Allegations Emerge Against CVG and VENALUM Involvement with Glencore and International Traders
I remember a comment I had in a conversation with Moises Naím a few years ago: “notice how drugs from South America are now entering Europe via Africa. Research it and see…” I started to… Venezuela’s Descent into Narco-Statehood Under Chavez’s Regime
Ok Aleksander Boyd, let’s put an end to this charade once and for all! You invite me to “share my story” on your blog Infodio, and according to your words, you promise not to alter… Guzman de Frutos Challenges Media Narrative on Derwick Associates with Direct Invitation to Confront the Truth