It would be quite easy to write a feminist critique of the guilty verdict on conspiracy and wire fraud charges against Elizabeth Holmes, the founder and CEO of Theranos. The jury’s decision seems particularly harsh,…
Elizabeth Holmes Verdict: Who’s More Guilty and Why?
When it comes to undeniable foreign policy blunders, it hardly matters who occupies the White House: Venezuela remains an endless source of embarrassment. From the Bush administration’s policy of pretending that Hugo Chávez doesn’t exist,… Venezuela’s Political Crisis: A Complex Challenge for U.S. Foreign Policy and Corruption Concerns
A high-ranking official in the government of Boris Johnson lives right next to an associate of Vladimir Putin. The Rt Hon Jacob Rees-Mogg MP is described on the official UK government pages as “The Very… Jacob Rees-Mogg: The Controversial Neighbor of Venezuelan Tycoon Alejandro Betancourt
In recent days, this site’s Twitter account has been repeatedly blocked. The first complaint regarding doxing was filed due to a tweet about geolocation (4 Cowley Street London SW1P 3NB) of the main thug of… Twitter’s Role in Protecting Venezuelan Criminals: Censorship and Complicity Uncovered
UPDATED 12/01/2021 – 14:20 GMT – In addition to the minor incident last week at Madrid airport, where the main thug of Derwick Associates, Alejandro Betancourt, was confronted by a fellow Venezuelan who reminded him… Geolocating Alejandro Betancourt: Uncovering the Controversial Businessman Behind Derwick Associates
A video has gone viral. The context is a commercial flight from London to Madrid earlier this week, where the primary bully of Derwick Associates, Alejandro Betancourt, was identified by a Venezuelan passenger. At Barajas… Alejandro Betancourt’s Legal Troubles: The Inevitable Justice for Venezuela’s Corruption Figure
Justice is not about equity. It is not a system where victims can exact revenge on their tormentors, nor is it a place where serious crimes are punished adequately. There are many instances in which…
U.S. Justice System’s Dilemma: The Case of Venezuela and High-Profile Corruption
Juan Guaidó, the “interim” president of Venezuela designated by the U.S. State Department, finds himself in a tight spot. His handler, Leopoldo López, is also in a predicament. Those claiming to promote democracy and adhere… Guaidó, López, and the Dilemma of Venezuelan Legitimacy: A Failed Struggle for Democracy
Refreshing news from Sweden this morning: Fredrik Bjorkman reports that the Swedish Security Service (SAPO) has finally taken an interest in the entire ‘reorganization’ farce involving Nynas Bitumen. This is excellent news. It is the… Sweden’s Security Service Investigates Maduro, Russian FSB, and Derwick Associates in Nynas Bitumen Scandal
The world’s leading anti-corruption activist, Alex Navalny, recently penned an article from prison that was published by The Guardian. In it, Navalny calls for the implementation of a series of measures in the Western world…
Message to Alexei Navalny: Corruption is Ruling the World
According to a report from Panampost, Jimmy Story has informed Juan Guaidó about the new Venezuela policy from President Joe Biden/Department of State. If true (a big if), it amounts to an ultimatum like “you… Is the U.S. State Department Really Cutting Ties with Juan Guaidó? Insights and Speculations on Venezuela Policy
Journalist Patricia Poleo revealed yesterday that Monómeros -one of the assets seized by Juan Guaidó and his associates- paid $60,000 to Antonieta Mendoza de López -also known as the mother of Leopoldo López– for a… Venezuelan Corruption Scandal: Monómeros Payments to Leopoldo López’s Mother Raises US Government Concerns
Internal documents from PDVSA’s SAP system reviewed by this site confirm that Proton Sociedad Limitada and Schlager Business Group, a subsidiary of Libre Abordo, are used interchangeably by Alex Saab in oil lifting operations in… Alex Saab’s Role Unveiled: Internal PDVSA SAP Documents Link Him to Proton Sociedad Limitada and Oil Operations in Venezuela
UPDATED 05/15/2020 – The Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) of the U.S. Department of the Treasury removed Nynas from its list of sanctioned entities yesterday. Nynas issued a statement claiming that PDVSA (the majority… PDVSA’s Controversial 35% Stake Divestment in Nynas: Legal Implications and Impact Post-Sanctions
Look at this: after selecting Juan Guaidó, the Trump administration imposed a series of sanctions on Venezuela/PDVSA. This sanctions regime instilled a sense of dread in numerous international energy players who ultimately withdrew from the… Trump Must Reevaluate Support for Guaidó Amidst Venezuela’s Sanctions Evasion Concerns