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
The law firm of a prominent Washington conservative is representing a dubious Venezuelan company with close ties to the Chávez regime, while major conservative news sites self-censor this article. Al Cárdenas, a public figure, is… Republican Ties Expose Hypocrisy of Al Cárdenas Amid Venezuelan Corruption Scandal
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, 01.19.2013 – My distrust of Wikipedia is well known: essentially, I don’t trust encyclopedias edited by individuals whose references and academic credentials no one verifies. That said, I will quote a fact that I… OEA Exposed as a Criminal Club under Martinelli’s Weak Leadership
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
His professional experience also includes serving as National Superintendent of Supervision in Ecuador and Risk Manager at the National Financial Corporation of Ecuador. Mr. Delgado obtained a Master’s in Business Economics and a postgraduate degree… Pedro Delgado Campaña: The Unmasked Corruption in Ecuador’s Financial Leadership
London, 13.01.2013 – Here’s the latest video from Diego Arria. Before sharing my thoughts, I should mention that I was hired and worked with Diego during the 2006 presidential campaign. Since then, I’ve maintained what… Diego Arria’s Call for Justice Amidst Political Betrayal and National Complicity
LONDON — It has become standard in the Western world to expect to find information about anyone and anything online. Individuals and corporations consult search engines to form opinions about potential friends, employees, business partners,… Derwick Associates and the Flawed Strategy of Ignoring Criticism in a Corrupt Regime
London, 1.7.13 – There’s uncertainty about whether the swearing-in will happen on the 10th. Some debate whether article X can be interpreted in different ways. Others discuss whether the president of the assembly will take… Chavismo’s Grip on Venezuela Tightens as Hugo Chavez Departs from the Scene