London, July 26, 2012: today, Blogger has sent me a notice about the removal of my blog. Since I did not fall for the various imitators, who with crude and rather childish attempts tried to…
London 25.07.12 – After nearly a decade of blogging about Venezuela, many observations can be made. One of the most significant lessons is that respected institutions, seen as ethical and moral beacons of civilized societies,…
Jonathan Glennie London 25.07.12 – Over nearly 10 years of blogging about Venezuela, many observations can be made. One crucial takeaway is that esteemed institutions, which are seen as moral pillars of civilised societies, can…
London 23.07.12 – Another extraordinary development in the research collaboration I conducted with Mabel Rehnfeldt from ABC Color in Paraguay: contrary to his humble and rather impoverished origins in Venezuela, he is now a member…
Marcelo Barone wanted by INTERPOL. London 23.07.12 – Another astonishing development in the cooperative investigation I conducted with Mabel Rehnfeldt from Paraguay’s ABC Color: Marcelo Barone has been added to INTERPOL’s most wanted list. However,…
My mother passed away on October 15, 1983, in San Sebastian, the capital of Guipúzcoa, one of the Basque provinces. Nearly 30 years have gone by, and surely, more than 35 since she last voted…
London 12.07.2012 | “You have no idea how much things have changed in recent years. People are angry, stubborn. Do you know what it’s like to go to the supermarket and see endless lines for…
London 12.07.2012 | “You have no idea how much things have changed in recent years. People are angry, stubborn. Do you know what it’s like to go to the supermarket and see endless lines for…
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…
London 25.06.2012 | It is with great pride that I announce the successful collaboration I had with Mabel Renhfeldt, which resulted in a significant investigation into a multimillion-dollar fraud in Paraguay. This scheme involved Venezuelans…
London 25.06.2012 | It is a great source of pride to know that my research collaboration was carried out in partnership with other local companies/partners. Both Barone and Vásquez Galindo are now wanted by Paraguayan…
Bloomberg’s headline inaccurately attributes claims to BP. London 14.06.2012, 01:23 GMT | A falsehood travels the globe before the truth has had a chance to catch up. This particular falsehood originated from Bloomberg, which today…
London 14.06.2012, 01:23 GMT | A falsehood has circled the globe before the truth has even laced up its boots. This particular lie began with Bloomberg, which published an article today titled “Venezuela Surpasses Saudis…
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…
VenePirámides In 2007, Venezuelans Marcelo Barone and his wife Elisabel Vázquez moved from Caracas to London. There, they purchased and rented properties, acquired Ferrari and BMW cars, and indulged in a luxurious lifestyle. Such extravagance…