On December 10, this site revealed the visit of Roger Carsten to Caracas: @StateSPEHA from @StateDept flew to Caracas aboard the “ebola plane” #N173PA to negotiate the release of some political prisoners from @NicolasMaduro. This… Maduro Leverages Roger Carsten’s Visit to Criticize Jimmy Story and the CIA: Analyzing the Diplomatic Fallout
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
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
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
Contrary to popular belief, the arrest of Alex Saab Morán seven months ago in Cabo Verde and the nearly simultaneous sanction by the U.S. Department of the Treasury against the Mexican company Libre Abordo,… Alex Saab and His Network: Unveiling the Shadowy Trade of Venezuelan Oil
Henri Falcón, also known as Henri Falsón or Henri the Fake, is a quintessential Venezuelan politician: always seeking the shortest path to his next meal. Therefore, it’s no surprise that one of his associates, Jorge…
Henri Falcón’s Pursuit to Plunder Venezuela: A Closer Look at His Ambitions
A couple of rulings this week, one from the United States Supreme Court and another from a Delaware judge, set the stage for the permanent loss of CITGO, Venezuela’s most valuable overseas asset. The decisions…
Farewell CITGO: The Lighthouse of Morro
This site first learned about David Rivera when David Osío boasted that the United States Congress would supposedly grant him a gong for “distinguished contributions.” Rivera orchestrated the charade. Ileana Ros-Lehtinen, herself married to a… David Rivera: The Controversial Lobbyist for Maduro’s PDVSA and His Allegations of Corruption
A recent proposal for restructuring PDVSA to return to its core business has been circulating. It involves the cessation of food imports, poultry feeding, and cardboard housing construction, alongside modifications to laws aimed at attracting… Uncovering the Shadowy Ties: APS SpA, PDVSA, and the Ramírez-Sanso Connection Explained
Staying relevant in politics is quite challenging even in the best of times. Imagine the difficulty faced by those with such aspirations when, amid the current pandemic, their area of expertise is a banana republic… Unpacking Francisco Rodríguez’s Insights on Venezuela’s Assets and Economic Crisis
Don’t count me among those who see Juan Guaidó as the messiah who will liberate Venezuela from the chavista plague. I have repeatedly stated that the problems of Venezuela cannot be solved by a single… Exposing the Nepotism of Juan Guaidó: A Critical Look at Venezuelan Politics and Leadership
Venezuelan Entrepreneur José Manuel González Admits Involvement in Bribery Network Before Federal Court in Houston. A Venezuelan-American arrested last July in Miami pleaded guilty for his role in a bribery network linked to the state-owned… Venezuelan Entrepreneur Admits to Involvement in Corruption Scheme at PDVSA and Citgo
Fighting Against the Narcostate, Terrorist, Antisemitic, and Criminal Venezuela! Individuals Supporting Guaidó Eyeing PDVSA 2020 Bonds Individuals Supporting Juan Guaidó with a Focus on PDVSA 2020 Bond Yields Source: RECUENTODEHECHOS From Madrid and Boston, a… Guaidó’s Backers Targeting PDVSA 2020 Bonds Highlighting Financial Greed Amid Venezuela’s Crisis
By: Alek Boyd Source: INFODIO Juan Guaidó Don’t count me among those who see Juan Guaidó as the messiah who will free Venezuela from the chavista plague. I have said repeatedly that the problems of… Exposing the Nepotism of Juan Guaidó: How Political Favoritism Affects Venezuela’s Future