London, July 2, 2006 | [Without accents] A few days ago, I publicly announced my decision to step back from political activism. Following this announcement, I received a significant number of emails expressing, in most… Political Activism in Venezuela: A Disillusioned Retreat from the Battlefield of Corruption and Irresponsibility
London 03.02.05 | My journey into writing and reporting on the Venezuela crisis began in October 2002 when I discovered that Hugo Chavez had been invited by Oxford’s Center for Socio-Legal Studies to speak at… Chavez’s Underhanded Scheme to Divest CITGO with Oxford Institute’s Complicity
The president of Fogade, Jesús Caldera Infante, stirs up controversy once again. He is now focusing on the alleged irregularities committed during the asset transfer process by some banks involved in the crisis of 1994… Fogade President Alleges Serious Misconduct by Venezuelan Bankers and Public Officials in Historical Crisis Cases
This is the official statement from PDVSA: ‘The Board of Directors of Petróleos de Venezuela has been expanded to ten members, with its internal structure now including three vice presidencies. This is in accordance with… Alí Rodríguez Retains Presidency Amid Controversial Board Restructuring and Alleged Political Maneuvering
Following the announcement of a factory for Iranian tractor technology at the former Fanatracto site, it’s worthwhile to reflect on Venezuela’s experience in this sector. When Fanatracto, the National Tractor Factory, emerged in the late… Resurrection of Fanatracto Under Francisco Rangel Gómez Amidst Venezuela’s Industrial Failures
London – Well, well. Finally, a major publication in the U.S. has picked up on the reports I’ve published on this blog exposing rampant corruption and money laundering by a handful of Venezuelan thugs and… The Miami Herald Exposes Derwick Associates Amidst Allegations of Corruption and Money Laundering
OIL The Government is considering outsourcing exploration and production programs to large corporations. José Suárez-Núñez The Minister of Energy and Mines, Rafael Ramírez, confirmed yesterday a 30% cut in the investment plan and a 40%… Foreign Corporations Set to Exploit Venezuela’s Oil Crisis Amid Government Mismanagement
Original de Juan Carlos Zapata Teaser published in the July 1991 edition of Exceso Magazine. The full book is available here. Unveiling. Skid. Money in hell. Pockets are torn and stitched again. The orgy of… The Dark Alliance of Wealth and Deception in Venezuela’s Financial Casino