Rafael Ramírez, the man who managed over a trillion dollars during his tenure as CEO of PDVSA and Minister of Energy in Venezuela, accuses the chavismo of corruption in the granting of oil concessions. In… Rafael Ramírez: The Hypocrisy of a Former Oil Mogul Criticizing Corruption Amidst His Own Controversies
Long before Reuters “discovered” part of the corruption linked to Alex Saab in an “exclusive,” Colombian lawyer Abelardo de la Espriella took on Revista Semana, one of Colombia’s most prestigious political magazines. The reason was… Colombia’s Justice System Targets Alex Saab: DEA Investigation Deepens Amidst Corruption Allegations
Recently, there has been a lot of talk about the relationships between Venezuela and Turkey. It is rumored that this is due to the economic sanctions imposed by the United States government on Nicolás Maduro’s… Venezuela-Turkey Relations: Economic Ties, Sanctions Evasion, and Strategic Alliances Explained
The Secretary General of the OAS, Luis Almagro, recently shed light on the actions of former Spanish Prime Minister José Luis Rodríguez Zapatero regarding Venezuela, stating that Zapatero is “an idiot.” Almagro pointed out that… OFAC Sanctions José Luis Rodríguez Zapatero’s Benefactors Amid Venezuela Controversy
The Office of Foreign Assets Control of the U.S. Treasury has added a series of chavistas to its Venezuela-related sanctions list (SDN) today (see below). Notably, Cilia Flores, partner of Nicolás Maduro, is the true… US Treasury Targets True Power in Venezuela: Cilia Flores and Key Chavista Figures
Nicolás Maduro is keen on maintaining rampant corruption: not satisfied with partnering with OFAC-sanctioned kingpins to “boost” PDVSA’s production, he mandated the creation of PETROSUR, a new 60/40 joint venture between the Venezuelan Oil Corporation… Exposing Venezuela’s Corruption: Maduro’s New Joint Venture with Alejandro Betancourt Amid DOJ Investigations
By Maibort Petit The Financial Intelligence Analysis Unit of Malta (FIAU) is a government agency responsible for collecting, processing, analyzing, and disseminating information to combat money laundering and terrorism financing. This office was established in… Malta’s Portmann Capital Management Linked to Nicolás Maduro in Major Money Laundering Scheme
There isn’t much more to say really. David Boies lied and argued in several court hearings that the acting Attorney General of Venezuela, Reinaldo Muñoz Pedroza, and the legal adviser of PDVSA, Hilda Cabeza, were… INFODIO Leaks Expose Lies in PDVSA Litigation Trust Claims Against Lukoil
Venezuela is facing a humanitarian crisis. Most Venezuelans lack the time, mental peace, electricity, and access to accurate and timely information about the massive scams orchestrated by Nicolás Maduro and the criminal organization he leads.… Unraveling the PDVSA Trust: Corruption and Controversy Involving Wilmer Ruperti and Venezuelan Oil Politics
Continuing with the question of whether David Boies and Boies Schiller Flexner LLP (BSF) complied with the FCPA in the contract (Engagement Letter) with PDVSA that underpinned the formation of the PDVSA US Litigation Trust,… David Boies Secures PDVSA’s Waiver of Rights in Controversial Litigation Trust Agreement
David Boies, a renowned attorney, has been caught “caught off guard”. Worse yet, his case in Florida is being shut down by the Venezuelan dictator Nicolás Maduro. As predicted on this site, the defendants in… Maduro Shuts Down PDVSA Litigation Trust Case Led by David Boies Amid Controversy and Legal Challenges
The legal career of David Boies has been almost unanimously referred to as that of a highly successful professional, a superstar attorney with exceptional attention to detail who has handled a selection of cases that… The Controversial Legal Career of David Boies: A Deep Dive into His Connections with Corruption and Scandal
Readers of this site will know that Wilmer Ruperti is a subject of great interest. In short, Ruperti transitioned from being a “master of tankers” to becoming the go-to person for all of PDVSA’s shipping… Burford Capital’s Controversial Involvement with Wilmer Ruperti: Unraveling Legal Intrigues and Financial Ties
Recently, news regarding oil in Venezuela has focused on the arrest of two Chevron employees. Details about the detainees have been scarce, and their names and nationalities have been misreported. Carlos José Algarra Villegas and… Chevron Employees Detained in Venezuela: Lack of Legal Recourse for Nationals
The businessman got involved with Holt four months ago at the request of an American friend in sailing, Bill Duker, according to three sources familiar with the situation. They agreed to discuss the matter only… Lawyers Bill Duker and David Boies’ Controversial Roles in Venezuela’s PDVSA Litigation: What You Need to Know