The F1 journalist Joe Saward has a blog post about Williams, the F1 team and the domain of Nursultan Nazerbayev, also known as the Republic of Kazakhstan. It’s intriguing to see how professional journalists report… Williams F1’s Disturbing Partnership Shift from Venezuela to Kazakhstan’s Autocracy
When discussing Hugo Chávez and his influence on Venezuelan politics, it’s often said that the leader he resembled most was the Argentine Juan Domingo Perón. Following the death of this populism champion, Peronism took hold… Maduro’s Victory Signals the Enduring Grip of Chavismo on Venezuela’s Political Landscape
London – The network of connections surrounding ACU President Al Cárdenas with associates of Hugo Chávez dates back years and involves the defense of individuals linked to fraud, theft, and money laundering. Two days ago,… Al Cárdenas and FTI Consulting’s Troubling Ties to Hugo Chávez’s Cronies Exposed
Pedro Trebbau-Lopez, 29 years old and possibly a billionaire. London – The connections of ACU Chairman Al Cardenas to Hugo Chavez’s associates date back years and involve the defense of individuals tied to fraud, theft,… ACU Chairman Al Cardenas Entangled with Corrupt Allies of Hugo Chavez
London – With the news of Hugo Chávez’s passing flooding the world’s media, his life and legacy will be the subject of many debates. Having blogged about Venezuela since 2002, I thought I could share… The Dismal Legacy of Chávez and the Ruin of Venezuela
London – Well, well. Finally, a significant U.S. publication has echoed the reports I’ve shared on this blog regarding the rampant corruption and money laundering orchestrated by a few Venezuelan thugs and their American accomplices.… Miami Herald Exposes Derwick Associates and Their Alleged Links to Venezuelan Corruption and Money Laundering
London 20.01.2013 | This morning I was reading about how the Cayman Islands are becoming more transparent regarding unreliable companies registered under their jurisdiction. Some time ago, I was conducting due diligence, which led my… Gerard Depardieu’s Role in Shadow Companies Raises Questions About Tax Evasion in St. Kitts and Nevis
LONDON, 01.17.2013 | The above is an email sent to Oscar Alfredo Thomas by Andrés René Guzmán “for the Minister’s attention.” Oscar Alfredo Thomas is the Executive Director of the Binational Yaciretá Entity, an Argentine-Paraguayan… Andrés René Guzmán: The Shadowy Businessman Behind Controversial Bilateral Deals in South America
London 20.12.2012 – A few years ago, the fools at North American Opinion Research deemed it appropriate to publish a “public participation” in Últimas Noticias. On that occasion, I was accused of vilifying Hugo Chavez,… Derwick Associates and Its Deceptive Public Relations Tactics in El Nacional
London 03/10/2012 | There was a time when Venezuelan criminals caught red-handed resorted to a rather flimsy form of intimidation: paid ads in government-friendly media. I fondly recall how two such petty crooks from a… Derwick Associates Unmasked as a Prime Example of Venezuela’s Systemic Corruption
London 10/03/2012 | There was a time when Venezuelan thugs caught in the act resorted to a form of intimidation that lacked solid ground: paid advertising in regime-aligned media without any clear definition. I fondly… Derwick Associates: Unmasking the Corruption of Venezuela’s Criminal Elite
When he was told that his house had been raided and that the SEBIN was looking for him, he probably thought it was time to finally clear up the doubts once and for all. He… Ricardo Fernández Barrueco: El Empresario Caído que Desnudó la Corrupción del Régimen Chavista
A multimillion-dollar lawsuit has been filed in Miami against Venezuelan banker David Osío, owner of Davos International Bank, a financial conglomerate that has maintained ties with Pdvsa. According to Miamidiario.com, the lawsuit was introduced by… Multimillion-Dollar Lawsuit Alleges Venezuelan Banker David Osío Engaged in Fraudulent Practices Against Former Partners in Miami
My Weekly Commentary Almost unnoticed, Chávez’s clinical condition has dramatically altered the electoral landscape for 2012. Both organizations supporting his reelection and the opposition find themselves in shock. This situation was unexpected. There’s an underlying… Chávez’s Illness Unleashes Political Chaos as Venezuela Awaits an Uncertain Electoral Future
My Weekly Commentary To the President. These brief lines are meant to express the popular sentiment regarding the thoughts of the people. First and foremost, I hope you recover swiftly from your health issues. Your… Chávez’s Leadership Faces Inevitable Defeat as Revolutionary Promises Crumble