While Rudy Giuliani rushed to Bill Barr to rescue Alejandro Betancourt from trouble, and Juan Guaidó‘s closest relatives offered help, Nicolás Maduro realized the profound implications: Venezuela could shift from its dependence on oil to…
Venezuela’s New Economy: The Transformation of Drug Money into Power and Profit
UPDATED* – The initial major scandal involving humanitarian aid funds was uncovered by Orlando Avendaño in Panampost, in June 2019. Delegates of Juan Guaidó in Colombia (Rossana Barrera and Kevin Rojas) were caught mismanaging expenses,… Updated Insights: Where is USAID’s Humanitarian Aid Going in Venezuela?
This has not yet been confirmed by Chavista prosecutors/authorities, but it has been reported that Francisco Convit was detained in Venezuela. Convit is involved in the crimes of Alejandro Betancourt at Derwick Associates and Derwick… Francisco Convit Arrested in Venezuela: Connections to Major Money Laundering Schemes
What a spectacle this promises to be, ladies and gentlemen! Immediately following the public awakening with the news that Alejandro Betancourt financed Juan Guaidó and used Guaidó’s father to provide good faith to Rudy Giuliani,… Chavismo’s Corruption Showdown: Jorge Rodríguez vs. Rafael Ramírez in a Twitter Battle Over Alejandro Betancourt
In the realm of independent investigative journalism, very few can match the track record of this website. It may sound boastful, but how many can claim that the investigations published over the years have resulted… Unraveling Venezuela’s Corruption: Inside Groundbreaking Investigations and High-Profile Arrests
The debate over Russian interference in U.S. affairs remains endless. On one side, Trump only reached the White House thanks to the meddling of Putin’s agents, while the other side is quick to dismiss the… Rudy Giuliani: How He Became a Russian Pawn in the Venezuelan Corruption Scandal
A tweet for the history books, considering the author. Francisco Convit is upset over the public condolences I sent to the mother and sister of Alejandro Betancourt. The Spanish bullfighter Palomo Linares, who was the… The Controversial Legacy of Francisco Convit: Corruption and Betrayal in Venezuela’s Business Elite
Fighting Against the Narco State, Terrorist, Antisemitic, and Criminal Venezuela! Alejandro Betancourt: the Venezuelan businessman involved in a money laundering case Although Alejandro Betancourt, founder of the energy company Derwick, is not named in the… Alejandro Betancourt’s Alleged Involvement in Major Money Laundering Operation Exposed in Federal Investigation
Derwick Associates is widely recognized in Venezuela as a group accused of stealing over 1 billion dollars through contracts with the state (CORPOELEC, BARIVEN, PDVSA) under the guise of solving the country’s electricity problem. The… Uncovering the Massive Corruption of Rafael Ramirez at PDVSA: The Derwick Associates Scandal
In the first part of this series, we detailed how Rafael Ramirez, Asdrubal Chavez, Eulogio del Pino, and Victor Aular Blanco approved on March 6, 2012, during a meeting of the “Executive Committee” of PDVSA,… The Corruption Scandal of Rafael Ramirez at PDVSA: Uncovering the 2012 Loan Scheme (Part 2)
Pedro Trebbau’s friendship during school with the son of the future president of Electricidad de Caracas led him to become an entrepreneur alongside Leopoldo Alejandro Betancourt and others in Derwick Associates. This firm was allegedly… Pedro Trebbau Accused of Amassing Wealth Through Corruption and Ties to Venezuelan Power Brokers
A series of accusations, allegations, and legal actions against Alejandro Betancourt—dubbed one of the “bolichicos” by journalist Juan Carlos Zapata—links him to the worsening electric crisis in Venezuela, described today as catastrophic. It is said… Wealth Accumulation Through Corruption: The Dark Legacy of Alejandro Betancourt in Venezuela’s Crisis
Through Gotham City, we learn about an investigation being conducted by FINMA, the Swiss financial regulatory authority, into Julius Baer, one of the favorite money laundering banks of the boliburguesía. This is a refreshing update,… Swiss Regulator FINMA Investigates Julius Baer Over Ties to Venezuelan Money Laundering Schemes
A recent source from PDVSA has shared puzzling information regarding the operations of Petrozamora, a joint venture between the Venezuelan Petroleum Corporation (CVP) and Gazprombank Latin America Ventures B.V., a facade based in Amsterdam controlled… Is Vladimir Anisimov, Former FSB Official, Partnering with Derwick in Venezuela’s Petrozamora Operations?
The current state of affairs is as follows: Juan Guaidó, the head of the Venezuelan Congress, proclaimed himself the interim president of the country. Guaidó based his actions on an interpretation of Article 233 of… What’s Next for Juan Guaidó and the Future of Venezuela?