On July 23, the U.S. Department of the Treasury imposed sanctions on brothers Santiago José Morón Hernández and Ricardo José Morón Hernández for facilitating illegal financial operations supporting the Venezuelan government, marking a significant blow… Venezuelan Journalists “Fresh Lie” and “Queen of Fakes” Accused of Colluding for Bribes in CITGO Corruption Case
The Nynas case stands out as one of the most blatant corporate raids on assets owned by Venezuelans. Prior to the sanctions imposed by the Trump administration, PDVSA held a majority stake in Nynas with… PDVSA Exits Nynas: A Deep Dive into the Controversial Corporate Takeover and Its Implications
Developing Story: GUNVOR COLOMBIA SAS, a subsidiary of Gunvor, has been caught participating in a sophisticated trading scheme involving crude oil from PDVSA. The crude produced in Venezuela was exported as “residual oil” to Curacao…
PDVSA Gunvor Colombia Oil Trade Violates Treasury Sanctions
There is a record that distinguishes the administrations of Hugo Chávez and Nicolás Maduro from previous governments in Venezuela: the number of international lawsuits filed against PDVSA. The reasons are varied, but it all boils…
Saet Precedent: Key Steps for Legal Action Against PDVSA
By Sebastiana Barráez | Infobae Alexánder Enrique Granko Arteaga serves as a Lieutenant Colonel in the Bolivarian National Guard (GNB) and heads the Special Affairs Unit (DAE) within the General Directorate of Military Counterintelligence (Dgcim).… Uncovering Granko Arteaga: The Corruption and Abuse of Power at Venezuela’s Military Intelligence Agency
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
Venezuelans rank among the top investors in Florida’s real estate market. Eleven former officials from Pdvsa, high-profile contractors linked to Chavismo, individuals charged by U.S. authorities, and even a family member of President Maduro, who… Venezuelans in Florida: Uncovering the Real Estate Investments of Corrupt Officials Amid U.S. Justice Investigations
The invasion of Ukraine and the meeting between President Biden’s officials and Nicolás Maduro in Caracas have stirred concerns among experts at PDVSA. Currently, all the “Venezuelan energy sector experts” speaking to the media are… Venezuela’s Oil Industry: Why It Can’t Replace Russian Supply Amid Sanctions
U.S. Venezuelans are leading investors in Florida’s real estate market. Eleven former Pdvsa officials, high-profile contractors of chavismo, individuals indicted by U.S. justice, and even a relative of President Maduro listed in the Clinton list,… Venezuelan Elite: Investigating $60 Million in U.S. Real Estate Investments by Former PDVSA Officials and Chavismo Contractors
Bloomberg swallowed the entire story of Rodil being an extraordinary investigator, a former employee of PDVSA, and a fixer who could secure deals for his clients (Venezuelans under investigation by U.S. federal agencies). Spanish media… Martín Rodil: The Extortionist Exploiting Venezuela’s Corruption Controversy
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
Up until recently, Francisco Carrasquero was seen as a secondary figure or assistant to the Argentine Roberto Wellisch in the structure of Palmat, a company that charged colossal commissions for contracts with the basic industries… Unveiling Francisco José Carrasquero Rodríguez: The Venezuelan Connection in Chavista Business Commissions Between Argentina and Venezuela
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