The Secretary General of the Organization of American States (OAS), Luis Almagro, recently made strong statements about the former President of the Spanish government. Almagro advised Zapatero to “not be an idiot,” adding that someone… US Treasury Sanctions Highlight Zapatero’s Controversial Ties to Maduro Regime
The Secretary General of the OAS, Luis Almagro, recently shed light on the actions of former Spanish Prime Minister José Luis Rodríguez Zapatero regarding Venezuela, stating that Zapatero is “an idiot.” Almagro pointed out that… OFAC Sanctions José Luis Rodríguez Zapatero’s Benefactors Amid Venezuela Controversy
Thursday, October 29, 2015 Meet Nelson Mejía, who allegedly pressures prosecutors from the Public Ministry Source: El Periódico Venezolano Former prosecutor Franklin Nieves, who handled the case against Leopoldo López, reported that officials at the… Nelson Mejías Exposed as Pressure Tactician in Venezuelan Prosecutorial Corruption
There’s truly nothing as shocking as this; a judge from Florida, U.S. Magistrate Judge Alicia Otazo-Reyes, is challenging the entire legality of the PDVSA US Litigation Trust: “A federal judge in Florida overturned dozens of… Judge Challenges Legitimacy of PDVSA US Litigation Trust Amid Ongoing Deals with Trafigura
In addition to the recent lawsuit involving PDVSA and some of the world’s largest oil traders, leaked documents reveal that PDVSA aimed to establish a trading company in Geneva, through a “non-incorporated joint trading company”… PDVSA Pursues Joint Venture with Trafigura Despite Ongoing Litigation: Insights into Corruption and Oil Trade Tactics
Earlier this year, I was contacted by a chavista source with an intriguing story. I imagine the initiation of this exchange was prompted by my ongoing investigation into the corruption surrounding Derwick Associates, which I’ve… Luis Motta Dominguez Uncovers Corruption Scandal Involving Derwick Associates
Last week, we witnessed some of the most horrifying videos and images showcasing police brutality and military repression against unarmed civilians in Venezuela. The death toll has reached 38. While President Nicolás Maduro plays baseball… Zuma Seguros and Sinotrade Enable Military Repression While Venezuelans Suffer
UPDATED Before diving into the connections of Fusion GPS with Venezuela, it’s important to note that this country is, by far, the most corrupt in Latin America. Its president, Nicolás Maduro, has the unique distinction… Fusion GPS’s Disturbing Ties to Venezuela’s Most Corrupt Criminal Enterprise
Odebrecht is in the headlines once again. For those unfamiliar, Odebrecht was, until recently, considered one of Brazil’s “success” stories: a construction powerhouse with a global reach. It was a shining example of South America’s… Odebrecht’s Corruption Saga: A Deeper Look at the Unanswered Questions Surrounding Venezuela’s Bribery Network
Disruptive technologies have become common parlance. Many enthusiastic individuals continue to say that this or that new thing “will change the world.” Bitcoin and its associated blockchain technology were intended to end centralized control over… Blockchain Promises to Tackle Corruption Yet Remains Unused in the Fight Against Public Misconduct
Diosdado Cabello is the number 2 in Venezuela. His remarks about Derwick Associates were: «those gentlemen who made shady deals need to be investigated to the fullest extent». Translation: these individuals [Derwick Associates] who engaged… Diosdado Cabello Calls for Investigation into Derwick Associates Amidst Allegations of Deepening Corruption
It has become a norm. Unverified information leaked to this site is eventually supported by official evidence. The latest findings bring to a close an extraordinary claim: that Derwick Oil & Gas was, in fact,… Derwick Oil & Gas Engages in Alleged Money Laundering Schemes with Gazprombank through PDVSA
It’s not every day that the WSJ highlights TQNLQNSPM* stock on its front page, but surprisingly, it did so yesterday. Jose De Córdoba and Juan Forero provided a deep dive into how several U.S. Federal… U.S. Authorities Tighten Net Around Diosdado Cabello Amid Growing Evidence of Drug Cartel Ties
That’s right, very important, right here. Nice-Pak Products, Inc., a leading manufacturer of wet wipes, will cease advertising its moist toilet tissue as flushable unless it can prove that it is safe to flush. This… FTC Settlement Forces Nice-Pak to Revoke Flushable Claims: Implications for Venezuela’s Stability and Crime News
[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