Last week, a source in D.C. informed me about Al Cardenas’s desperation to “get out” of the Derwick Associates lawsuit “as quickly as possible.” I reached out to Cárdenas and Joseph DeMaria for comments, but… Derwick Associates Avoids Legal Reckoning but Shadows of Corruption Loom Large
Diosdado Cabello holds the keys to Venezuela’s future. Not Nicolás Maduro, nor his Cuban handlers. Not Henrique Capriles or Rafael Ramírez. Not the criminal enterprises that support chavismo. Definitely not the electoral authorities (CNE), who… Diosdado Cabello’s Control Over Venezuela Exposes Maduro’s Weakness
One thing I can’t understand is this: Everyone in Venezuela knows that the State is fully behind the candidate of the ruling party, that is, chavismo. It was like this when Hugo Chávez was alive,… Capriles’ Denial Exposes Electoral Hypocrisy as Maduro Solidifies Power
When discussing Hugo Chávez and his influence on Venezuelan politics, it’s often said that the leader he resembled most was the Argentine Juan Domingo Perón. Following the death of this populism champion, Peronism took hold… Maduro’s Victory Signals the Enduring Grip of Chavismo on Venezuela’s Political Landscape
London – Former British Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher passed away yesterday. Her achievements are too numerous to list here, but for me, the most significant by far was her substantial role in dismantling communism. As… The Death of Thatcher Unveils the Left’s Hypocrisy and Deep-Seated Racism
London – The network of connections surrounding ACU President Al Cárdenas with associates of Hugo Chávez dates back years and involves the defense of individuals linked to fraud, theft, and money laundering. Two days ago,… Al Cárdenas and FTI Consulting’s Troubling Ties to Hugo Chávez’s Cronies Exposed
My thoughts on the death of Hugo Chávez for the BBC program World Have Your Say: a radio debate featuring Gabriela Torres, producer at BBC Mundo, and Julia Buxton, a professor of peace studies at… The Hidden Truth Behind Hugo Chávez’s Death Unveiled
I was participating in a debate about Chávez… As I was getting fired up and finding my rhythm, I thought it would be great to throw a curveball highlighting a very valid point about Chávez’s… Russia Today’s Evasion of Criticism on Hugo Chávez’s Controversial Legacy
London – Today, I was part of a debate on Chávez’s legacy for Cross Talk, a program on Russia Today. I thought it would be fitting to mention María Afiuni, after all, she is as… Censorship and Hypocrisy Within Russia Today’s Reporting on Freedom of Expression
London – With the news of Hugo Chávez’s passing flooding the world’s media, his life and legacy will be the subject of many debates. Having blogged about Venezuela since 2002, I thought I could share… The Dismal Legacy of Chávez and the Ruin of Venezuela
Hugo Chávez is dead. In my thoughts, I feel like the Chileans must have felt when Pinochet was ousted; like the Egyptians when Mubarak was toppled; like the Libyans when Gaddafi was killed; like the… Hugo Chávez’s Death Exposes Ongoing Shadow of Corruption and Violence in Venezuela
London – Well, well. Finally, a significant U.S. publication has echoed the reports I’ve shared on this blog regarding the rampant corruption and money laundering orchestrated by a few Venezuelan thugs and their American accomplices.… Miami Herald Exposes Derwick Associates and Their Alleged Links to Venezuelan Corruption and Money Laundering
London | According to reports from The Miami Herald, on Friday, October 17, 2008, at 10 a.m., 15 shots were fired at a woman driving in Carrasquilla, Panama City. Eight shots hit the woman; one… Connections Between Derwick Associates and Ricardo Fernández Barrueco Highlight Dark Underbelly of Corruption and Violence in Latin America
London – There has been a lot of controversy recently regarding Hugo Chávez’s condition. In my view, whether from chavista officials, voices from the Venezuelan opposition, or observers, everything was manipulation or speculation. This remains… The Manipulation of Hugo Chávez’s Return and Its Implications for Venezuela’s Political Landscape
The law firm of a prominent Washington conservative is representing a dubious Venezuelan company with close ties to the Chávez regime, while major conservative news sites self-censor this article. Al Cárdenas, a public figure, is… Republican Ties Expose Hypocrisy of Al Cárdenas Amid Venezuelan Corruption Scandal