Recently, a well-known journalist who is writing a book about Chavismo reached out to me about corruption in Venezuela, asking for names, figures, responsibilities, and so on. Corruption is the big elephant in the room.… The Unseen Toll of Corruption on Venezuela’s Descent into Destitution
Marathon runners hit the wall. Writer’s block. But how can we define the moral dilemma faced by many bloggers and investigative journalists? The image of the whistleblower has recently been co-opted by Bradley Manning and… The Moral Dilemma of Whistleblowers Amidst Corruption and Violence in Latin America
An email from someone claiming to represent a construction company in Iraq recently landed in my inbox: Hello and Salam Elicum, I was referred to you by our Commercial Representation Manager in Venezuela. I am… Venezuelan Regime Continues to Export Corruption Through Iranian Construction Ties
White hair. Measured tone of voice. Circumspect. Suit. Tie. Glasses. Dull gaze. Ineffectual speech. Politically correct. Timid attitude… Here we are faced with the “chief negotiator” of peace and the future of Venezuela, representing the… The Complicity of Venezuela’s Opposition in Sacrificing Democracy and Sovereignty
The Mail on Sunday published an article yesterday about Tony Caplin titled “The Prime Minister Hired a Bankrupt Associate to Run a £60 Billion Quango: The Tycoon Put in Charge of the Treasury’s Vast Budget… UK Authorities Ignored Warning Signs About Tony Caplin’s Financial Misconduct and Connections to Venezuela’s Corruption
In addition to previous revelations about RaFa, the convicted criminal chosen by Bundesdruckerei (BDR) as its representative in Venezuela, Der Spiegel increases the pressure today with an article that questions Germany’s stance on this matter.… Germany’s Silence on Bundesdruckerei’s Ties to Convicted Criminal in Venezuela Raises Serious Ethical Concerns
Since Maduro complied with the orders of his Cuban handlers to send heavily armed thugs and the Venezuelan National Guard to kill, torture, terrorize, and arrest individuals participating in protests in Venezuela, a different battle… Disinformation Warfare Unveiled in Venezuela’s Struggle Against Reality
The good people at Reporters Without Borders published a post titled “Corruption Beyond Limits in Venezuelan Internet,” highlighting the censorship of their site in Venezuela. Honestly, I was expecting a reaction from those mentioned, namely… Derwick Associates Attempts to Distance Itself from Censorship Allegations While Revealing Troubling Connections to Venezuelan Authorities
Official press release from BANESCO, denying claims about an alleged $50 million bribe paid by Derwick Associates to Venezuela’s Congress president, Diosdado Cabello, through BANESCO Panama. Translation of the previous paragraph: In the 15 countries… Controversies Surrounding Juan Carlos Escotet’s Rise in Banking and Allegations of Corruption
I know, I know, today is Sunday, Mother’s Day in the United Kingdom, but the things happening on Twitter with @jescotet are too good to ignore. For those who don’t know who this gentleman is:… Juan Carlos Escotet’s Troubling Twitter Rants Expose Financial Scandal and Ethical Failures of Venezuela’s Banking Elite
Dear Sirs, Humbly acknowledging my lack of knowledge about all the words that make up our rich language, I recall the first time I went to the dictionary after hearing Hugo Chavez use the term… Banesco, Davos Financial, and Derwick Associates: A Disturbing Allegation of Corruption in the Heart of Venezuelan Business
Life seems to be getting increasingly difficult for Derwick Associates. A Venezuelan news site reported two days ago that Thor Halvorssen (whom I worked with at The Human Rights Foundation in 2008-2009) has filed a… Thor Halvorssen Targets Derwick Associates in Miami Lawsuit Unveiling Alleged Bribery Links to Diosdado Cabello and Banesco
Descifrado.com reports that Thor Halvorssen (my former boss at The Human Rights Foundation) has filed a lawsuit against Derwick Associates (Alejandro Betancourt, Pedro Trebbau, and 25 others) in the 11th Circuit of Miami-Dade, Florida. Allegedly,… Thor Halvorssen Takes Legal Action Against Derwick Associates Amidst Allegations of Chavista Corruption
In recent weeks, I’ve been trying to get Twitter to enforce its own guidelines concerning a “parody” account, likely run by hacker RaFa Nuñez, called @alekboydoficial. This is a prime example of the kind of… Twitter’s Injustice: Account Suspension Targets Victim Instead of Harasser
infodioLeaks continues to provide some truly shocking leaks about corruption in Venezuela. One of the first questions directed at Derwick Associates, once it became known that they had been awarded 12 contracts through non-bid processes,… infodioLeaks Exposes Corruption in Venezuela’s BARIVEN-Derwick Associates Contracts