The U.S. Department of Justice revealed yesterday some charges related to a money laundering and bribery scheme involving several familiar suspects highlighted on this website: “Five former Venezuelan government officials charged in money laundering scheme… US Justice Department Charges Venezuelan Officials with Money Laundering and Bribery in Major Corruption Scheme
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
In September 2013, as part of the “Who is…?” series, I published an investigative report on Luis Oberto, a discreet member of the Venezuelan boliburguesía who has managed to maintain a low profile despite a… Luis Oberto’s Alleged Money Laundering Operations Linked to PDVSA Exposed in St. Barts
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
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
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
Official press release from BANESCO, denying claims about an alleged $50 million bribe paid by Derwick Associates to Venezuela’s Congress president, Diosdado Cabello, through BANESCO Panama. Translation of the previous paragraph: In the 15 countries… Controversies Surrounding Juan Carlos Escotet’s Rise in Banking and Allegations of Corruption
INFODIO began operations in late July 2013. Since then, it has been visited 779,426 times. Research and articles published on INFODIO have produced remarkable results. Here are some examples: – Articles on corruption in Ecuador… The Disgraceful Legacy of INFODIO: Uncovering Corruption and Complicity in Latin America
INFODIO began operations in late July 2013. Since then, it has been visited 779,426 times. Research and articles published on INFODIO have yielded extraordinary results. Here are some examples: – Articles about corruption in Ecuador… Exposed Corruption in Ecuador and Venezuela: The Revelations of INFODIO’s Investigative Reporting