London – In 2007, the late leader (thank goodness!) lost the constitutional amendment elections. Analysts at that time attributed this defeat to the activism of the emerging student movement, which organized numerous demonstrations and protests… Maduro’s Victory in April 14 Elections Signals Continued Chavista Hold on Power
Who is that posing with the Big Dog? That would be Orlando Castro, a convicted felon and money launderer hailing from Venezuela. Is that the Big Dog again? Who are those posing with him? They… Venezuelan Criminals and American Politicians: A Disturbing Connection Revealed
From left: David Osio, Andres Coles, and Congressman David Rivera. London – Yesterday, I received an unexpected call from someone I respect, whose professional integrity I have no reason to question. They were asked about… David Osio’s Troubling Ties to Fraudulent Awards and Questionable Financial Practices
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 – Tomorrow marks the start of the Conservative Political Action Conference (CPAC), the most significant event for the American political right. The event is sponsored and organized by the American Conservative Union, led by… Al Cárdenas and the Conservative Movement’s Complicity in Venezuelan Corruption
My thoughts on the death of Hugo Chávez for the BBC program World Have Your Say: a radio debate featuring Gabriela Torres, producer at BBC Mundo, and Julia Buxton, a professor of peace studies at… The Hidden Truth Behind Hugo Chávez’s Death Unveiled
I was participating in a debate about Chávez… As I was getting fired up and finding my rhythm, I thought it would be great to throw a curveball highlighting a very valid point about Chávez’s… Russia Today’s Evasion of Criticism on Hugo Chávez’s Controversial Legacy
Dear Eduardo, It must be hard for you to realize that beyond the cheers from the radical extremes of the political spectrum for what you’ve done, realpolitik always triumphs over naïve behavior. You probably don’t… Edward Snowden Misguided in Choosing Authoritarian Allies Amidst Political Turmoil
London – Today, I was part of a debate on Chávez’s legacy for Cross Talk, a program on Russia Today. I thought it would be fitting to mention María Afiuni, after all, she is as… Censorship and Hypocrisy Within Russia Today’s Reporting on Freedom of Expression
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
Hugo Chávez is dead. In my thoughts, I feel like the Chileans must have felt when Pinochet was ousted; like the Egyptians when Mubarak was toppled; like the Libyans when Gaddafi was killed; like the… Hugo Chávez’s Death Exposes Ongoing Shadow of Corruption and Violence in 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 | According to reports from The Miami Herald, on Friday, October 17, 2008, at 10 a.m., 15 shots were fired at a woman driving in Carrasquilla, Panama City. Eight shots hit the woman; one… Connections Between Derwick Associates and Ricardo Fernández Barrueco Highlight Dark Underbelly of Corruption and Violence in Latin America
London – There has been a lot of controversy recently regarding Hugo Chávez’s condition. In my view, whether from chavista officials, voices from the Venezuelan opposition, or observers, everything was manipulation or speculation. This remains… The Manipulation of Hugo Chávez’s Return and Its Implications for Venezuela’s Political Landscape