Last week, I was asked to quantify the size of the loot in PDVSA during an interview. This site has been processing some figures in that regard. No matter the approach, the reign of Rafael… PDVSA’s Oil Revenue Under Rafael Ramírez: A $1.3 Trillion Scandal Exposed
Last week, I was asked to quantify the extent of the loot at PDVSA during an interview. This site has been processing some figures in that regard. Regardless of the approach, the reign of Rafael… The $1.3 Trillion Oil Sales Scandal: Rafael Ramírez’s Controversial Tenure at PDVSA
There seems to be a certain degree of discrimination regarding international criminal investigations involving the justice and law enforcement in the United States. The entire world rejoiced when the U.S. sidelined Sepp Blatter for a… FBI’s Petrobras Corruption Investigation: Will PDVSA Be Next?
Imagine this scenario: during a recent visit to Washington, I suggested to Pedro Burelli – a dear friend for many years – that, since Juan Guaidó’s interim administration was seeking to recover lost funds to… Corruption in Venezuela’s Fishing Industry: Navigating Guaidó’s Transition and Legal Challenges
What is the point of imposing a sanctions regime on the miserable Nicolás Maduro while leaving the backdoor open? This is a relevant question in our view. Venezuela / PDVSA cannot issue more debt according… US Treasury Must Reassess Sanctions Against Venezuela: Navigating the Loopholes and Implications
The U.S. Department of the Treasury has finally placed PDVSA under its sanctions regime targeting the kleptocracy of Nicolás Maduro. This escalation followed the Trump administration’s recognition of Juan Guaidó as interim president of Venezuela.… US Treasury Must Intensify Sanctions Against Nicolás Maduro and PDVSA to Combat Venezuelan Crisis
Scholars in the social sciences will likely view Venezuela in the future as a unique case. A self-proclaimed socialist revolution, led by an idealistic military coup leader, succeeded in obliterating one of the best-managed state… Venezuela’s Uncertain Transition: Challenges and Strategies for Change
The current state of affairs is as follows: Juan Guaidó, the head of the Venezuelan Congress, proclaimed himself the interim president of the country. Guaidó based his actions on an interpretation of Article 233 of… What’s Next for Juan Guaidó and the Future of Venezuela?
Note the mention of Paulo Nacif below: «Another agreement with the Venezuelans detected by the Public Ministry dates back to 2014, which indicates that ESAF, an entity of the BES group, managed for six years… When Will the Oberto Anselmi Brothers and Derwick Associates Face Legal Action?
In addition to the exclusive information from infodio regarding joint services and purchase agreements signed between PPSA and EREPLA Services LLC, responses were received to the request for comments sent to Harry Sargeant from Ali… New PDVSA Partner EREPLA: OFAC Holds The Key to Joint Service Agreements
Argus Media presents itself as the “leading independent provider of price benchmarks for energy and commodities.” Like other industry analysis firms, it sells its services in the open market. Being “in the know” and having… Journalism Corruption Exposed: The Plagiarism Scandal of Argus Media
In addition to last week’s news regarding a ruling against PDVSA in the criminal lawsuit filed against Helsinge, Francisco Morillo, and others, sources familiar with the situation in Venezuela have provided further details. A court… Geneva Court Ruling Strikes PDVSA, Increases Struggles for Glencore, Trafigura, and Vitol: Implications and Insights
Recently, there’s been a lot of talk about the transition in Venezuela, as the term of Nicolás Maduro ends on January 10, 2019. Most observers have long recognized the need to replace the chavista model,… The Impossibility of Political Transition in Venezuela: Challenges and Realities
It’s no secret that Al Capone was killed for tax evasion. Likewise, the Agenzia delle Entrate in Italy launched a quite spectacular investigation into the international operations of Dolce & Gabbana due to alleged tax… Why Antonino Maggiore Should Investigate Rafael Ramírez’s Tax Declarations: Uncovering Potential Evasion and Corruption in Italy
On Tuesday of this week, sources reported that a court in Geneva issued a ruling against Francisco Morillo and Helsinge, in a fraud case brought by PDVSA. Geneva prosecutors have initiated a criminal investigation into… David Boies’ Controversial Role in PDVSA Fraud Case: A Critical Examination of WSJ’s Coverage