U.S. government officials Juan González, Jimmy Story, and Roger Carstens officially traveled to Venezuela over the weekend to speak with Nicolás Maduro. Carstens had previously been in Caracas in early December to discuss the CITGO… US-Venezuela Talks: Why Diplomatic Efforts with Maduro Are Destined to Fail
Putin’s invasion of Ukraine has led to an unprecedented series of measures: Switzerland is set to consider freezing Russian assets; Turkey is contemplating closing the Istanbul Strait to the Russian navy; Germany has announced the… Targeting Putin’s Enablers: A Call for Comprehensive Sanctions Against Russia’s Oligarchs and Their Associates
Two Venezuelan businessmen who were once convicted in the United States as unregistered agents of the late Hugo Chávez achieved a significant victory in a Miami court in 2020 in a bitter fight for control… Unveiling the Fraud Attempt: How Jorge Añez Tried to Deceive the U.S. Legal System Over Avior Airlines
On October 14, 2019, Italian judge Francesca Ciranna ordered the preventive seizure of an apartment in Rome located at Via Condotti number 9, valued at €4,750,000. The order also included the sum of €1,733,731.50 from…
Millions of Dollars Payment Confirms: Alex Saab, DEA Informant
On October 14, 2019, Italian judge Francesca Ciranna ordered the preventive seizure of an apartment in Rome located at via Condotti number 9, valued at €4,750,000. The order included the amount of €1,733,731.50 from an…
Alex Saab: DEA Informant Exposed Amidst Multi-Million Dollar Payments and Legal Battles
Not all criminal gangs are alike, and understanding the differences in their origins, histories, and interests helps to grasp the complex dynamics of sovereignty that they exercise in the jungle confines of Venezuelan territory. The… The Underworld of Crime Cartels South of the Orinoco: Profiles, Powers, and Impact on Venezuela’s Amazon
The case of Cuba, and how decades of failed U.S. foreign policies never achieved the goal of overthrowing that dictatorship, should be essential reading not only for all diplomats at the State Department “in front… How Capitalism Could Revitalize Venezuela: Lessons from Failed U.S. Policies
SEE UPDATE BELOW – 29/01/2022, 15:45 GMT – Continuing the series on young Turks who have effectively become the new commercial arm of PDVSA, there is always an international component that locals could fill, but… Who is Ivan Zudenkov? Uncovering the Rising Influence in PDVSA’s Oil Trade
Calculating the situation here is indeed challenging: “The United States continues to recognize the authority of the democratically elected National Assembly of 2015 as the last remaining democratic institution and Juan Guaidó as the interim… US Recognition of Juan Guaidó: A License for Corruption in Venezuela?
Starbucks recently opened a store in Caracas, which became an instant success. Social media buzzed with the news, signaling a potential recovery for Venezuela. Reports indicate that Caracas looks different now, with bodegones (delis) popping…
Venezuela: A New Business Landscape Amid Controversy and Economic Revival
On December 10, this site revealed the visit of Roger Carsten to Caracas: @StateSPEHA from @StateDept flew to Caracas aboard the “ebola plane” #N173PA to negotiate the release of some political prisoners from @NicolasMaduro. This… Maduro Leverages Roger Carsten’s Visit to Criticize Jimmy Story and the CIA: Analyzing the Diplomatic Fallout
When it comes to undeniable foreign policy blunders, it hardly matters who occupies the White House: Venezuela remains an endless source of embarrassment. From the Bush administration’s policy of pretending that Hugo Chávez doesn’t exist,… Venezuela’s Political Crisis: A Complex Challenge for U.S. Foreign Policy and Corruption Concerns
In early February 2009, an email arrived in the inbox of Félix Plasencia, the current Minister of Foreign Affairs of Venezuela: Dear Félix,Is this good enough? I also held several ceremonial diplomatic positions for the…
Basil Shiblaq’s Gold Business in Venezuela: Decades of Growth and Development
Justice is not about equity. It is not a system where victims can exact revenge on their tormentors, nor is it a place where serious crimes are punished adequately. There are many instances in which…
U.S. Justice System’s Dilemma: The Case of Venezuela and High-Profile Corruption
How it started: “Meet Alex Saab, Colombian Bolichico,” October 24, 2013. English version here. Current status: “Alex Saab Moran Mugshot | 10/16/21 Arrest in Florida” We take great pride in the fact that the criminal…
“From Rise to Fall: The Explosive Journey of Alex Saab, Venezuelan Corruption Figure”