#BODESTAFA. As of the morning of Wednesday, October 30, there had been no significant news regarding the bankruptcy process of the Bank of Orinoco in Curacao, which directly involves Víctor Vargas Irausquín and his partners… Corruption at Its Peak as Jorge Alfredo Silva Cardona Emerges as Potential Next Fall Guy in Venezuelan Power Struggle
The De Grazia family, originating from Guayana but with fresh roots in Italy, experienced a sudden shift from gastronomy and law firms to banking. They provided a crucial link that allowed the state-owned PDVSA to…
Compass Bank Sets the Standard for Evasion of Sanctions and Fee Collection
The story of Fospuca, the waste collector operating in Caracas for over 40 years, has evolved from being merely a private venture providing services to the municipalities of the Venezuelan capital to a politically influential… How Fospuca’s Monopoly on Waste Management is Constricting Baruta: An Analysis of Political Influence and Business Practices
Daniel Valero Gutiérrez is a character as mysterious as he is picturesque, presenting himself as a commodities expert, but his resume and company show many gaps and inconsistencies, as well as a trail of lawsuits… Daniel Valero Gutiérrez: Controversial CEO of Caracas Commodity Exchange Linked to Fraud and Money Laundering Scandals
On December 20, 2023, it was reported that two men were released in Venezuela who had been detained due to their involvement in the El Chaparralito ranch case, a property located in the state of… Unraveling the Controversial Release of Juan Carlos Guillén and Carlos Alberto Jaimes: Political Prisoners or Judicial Machinations in Venezuela?
On August 30, the National Anti-Corruption Police of Venezuela carried out a preventive seizure of an educational institution in Valle Arriba, Baruta municipality (Miranda). This involves the Jefferson School, a facility with a capacity for… Venezuelan Jefferson School Seized by Anti-Corruption Police: Transition from Bolichicos to Boliburgueses
A comment posted on Twitter on June 28 accused Venezuelan businessman José Simón Elarba, owner of the solid waste collection company Fospuca and financier of the Fuerza Vecinal party in Venezuela, of having a “laundering”… Venezuelan Businessman José Simón Elarba Expands “Laundry” Operations with New Company in Florida Amid Corruption Allegations
The Carnet de la Patria contains a wealth of information about its users. With a simple scan of the QR code it bears, data is quickly transmitted and stored on the servers of the government… Corruption and Influence: How the “Carnet de la Patria” Became a Lucrative Contract for Panamanian Entrepreneurs in Venezuela
Some individuals excel at handling multiple fronts simultaneously. José Simón Elarba is one of them. While he stands out in various roles that he readily promotes – lawyer, successful businessman, friend of powerful figures… José Simón Elarba: The Power Broker Behind China’s Telecom Ties in Venezuela
Fospuca is a solid waste collection company owned by José Simón Elarba, along with his wife and stepson. The primary operations base is located in Caracas, but it also operates in several municipalities within the… Fospuca: Caracas’ Premier Waste Collection Service Expanding Across Venezuela
The secret of Café Páramo is neither in its aroma nor in its flavor. In reality, it’s a name: Camilo Ibrahim Issa. He is a character and a face not widely known but is behind… Camilo Ibrahim: The Hidden Puppet Master Behind Venezuela’s Coffee Boom
He says thathe separates the wheat from the chaff: if their affections are in certain troubles, they arematters for each one of them. However, his loyalty, insists Venezuelan businessman José Simón Elarba Haddad, does… Corruption in Venezuela’s Waste Management: The Hidden Ties of José Simón Elarba Haddad