Everyhistorical event has a defining moment. I propose that Hugo Chavez’spolitical career didn’t start with the coup d’état,but rather with that interview in which he addressed the nationand uttered the famous “for now.” That brief… Chavismo Faces Reckoning as US Targets Corruption and Human Rights Violations
[UPDATED*] Earlier this week,El Mundo, a prominent Spanish newspaper, disclosed that six Venezuelans are under investigation by Spain’s Anti Money Laundering squad (SEPBLAC) for money laundering activities. This revelation follows a notice from the U.S.… Derwick Associates’ Corruption Exposed in Venezuela’s Contract Scandal
Who can we trust regarding the $50 million bribes in Venezuela? Should we believe Nervis Villalobos? Here’s what he told our website in 2013: Nervis Villalobos, a former deputy minister of energy in Venezuela, refutes… Scandals Unleashed: $50 Million Bribe Allegations Rock Venezuela—Can We Trust Nervis Villalobos or El Mundo?
“One of those journalists is considered a criminal by Venezuelan justice for drug-related offenses, car theft, and assault, and has an arrest warrant to be executed as soon as he arrives in Venezuela, as there… Accusations of Criminality and Hypocrisy Within Venezuelan Justice System Target Journalist Amidst Ongoing Corruption Scandals
“We are a transparent company and have nothing to hide,” said Adam Kaufmann, former chief investigator for the New York District Attorney, to the Wall Street Journal regarding investigations initiated by his former office and… Neil Karr’s Involvement Raises Questions About Transparency and Integrity at Derwick Associates
Money. That was the first game Miguel Ángel Capriles López asked his father for when he received his first electronic device. Miguel Ángel Capriles López* (also known as Michu) is possibly the most influential Venezuelan… The Shadowy Empire of Miguel Ángel “Michu” Capriles López and the Exploitation of Family Wealth
A tweet alerted me yesterday about the latest in the lawsuit of Otto Reich against Derwick Associates in New York. District Judge Paul Oetken dismissed the “Claims I and II (RICO) and VII (civil conspiracy)”… District Judge in New York Uncovers Troubling Developments in Lawsuit Against Derwick Associates
In September 2013, while conducting research and seeking contacts for a publication about Luis Oberto, I received an email from a source stating that Oberto and Francisco Convit had purchased an oil well for $45… Derwick Oil & Gas: Un Nuevo Jugador en el Escándalo de la Corrupción Petrolera de PDVSA
Since 2013, Spain has been engulfed in a public scandal involving a group of Venezuelans and the censorship of a journalism professional. Why? Because Miguel Palomo-Danko (son of the famous bullfighter Palomo Linares) and his… Scandal in Spain as Derwick Money Corrupts Bullfighting and High Society
RaFa the hacker reached out to me with a worried email. He claims he’s now a Buddhist. Is he a hacker who practices Buddhism, or a Buddhist who hacks? Let’s find out: Email from RaFa… RaFa Hacker’s Dubious Connections Undermine Ethical Claims Amidst Corruption in Venezuela
At the end of 2012, when I wrote my first post about Derwick Associates and became interested in their activities, I remember conducting a WHOIS search on their domain name derwickassociates.com. The site appeared to… Derwick Associates Under Scrutiny for Questionable Property Acquisitions Linked to Money Laundering Activities
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
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
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
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