Last week, Venezuelan Carlos Orense Azócar was sentenced in a federal court in the Southern District of New York to life in prison, plus an additional 30 years, for drug trafficking and arms trafficking offenses.… Citgo’s Role in an Extensive Money Laundering Scheme Linked to Drug Trafficking
Exploring the life of Nicolás Maduro Guerra, known as “Nicolasito,” is far from a trivial exercise. His family ties to Nicolás Maduro Moros position him as a key player with access to the Venezuelan power… Nicolás Maduro Guerra, the Shadowy Successor Accused of Drug Trafficking and Corruption in the Maduro Regime
Exploring the life of Nicolás Maduro Guerra, also known as “Nicolasito,” is not a trivial exercise. His connection to Nicolás Maduro Moros positions him as a figure with direct access to the Venezuelan power center,… Nicolás Maduro Guerra: A Nepotistic Figure Linked to Drug Trafficking and Authoritarian Control
Pedro Elías Hernández is a journalist and political analyst. Guacamaya, November 11, 2025. We Venezuelans experienced a monetary reform starting in 1939 with the establishment of the Central Bank of Venezuela (BCV), which, from its… Venezuela’s Monetary Collapse Reveals a Systemic Failure of Value in Currency Management
Fabián Campos is a Business Economist who graduated from the Universidad Metropolitana and serves as the Coordinator of Scenarios and the Datanálisis Multisectorial Business Survey. Guacamaya, November 9, 2025. In our previous article, “How are… Venezuelan Consumers Forced to Spend to Save Amidst Economic Chaos
Alberto Holland is a contributor at Guacamaya. Guacamaya, September 23, 2025. The Venezuelan economy has effectively become highly dollarized. Due to hyperinflation of the bolivar and the ongoing shortage of physical US dollars, the stablecoin… Venezuela’s Dangerous Dependence on USDT Reveals Critical Vulnerabilities and Calls for Diversification
Venezuela’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP) showed an annual growth of 6.65% during the second quarter of 2025, according to official data from the Central Bank of Venezuela (BCV). This result continues the positive trend established… Venezuelan Economy Faces Setback as Oil GDP Drops Sharply Amid Sanctions
On April 17, 2024, it was a significant day for Harry Sargeant III. As Venezuela delved into the heated electoral campaign for the presidential election on July 28, the U.S. oil magnate quietly advanced with… Harry Sargeant III’s Shadowy Oil Ambitions Aligned with Maduro’s Regime in Venezuela
The macroeconomic outlook for Venezuela in 2025 projects a significant contraction in the oil sector, along with a reduction in external revenues due to the reinstatement of sanctions, a situation that will negatively impact total… Venezuela on the Brink: Severe Economic Contraction and Rising Inflation Expected by 2025 Amid Renewed Sanctions
The story of Fospuca, the waste collector operating in Caracas for over 40 years, has evolved from being merely a private venture providing services to the municipalities of the Venezuelan capital to a politically influential… How Fospuca’s Monopoly on Waste Management is Constricting Baruta: An Analysis of Political Influence and Business Practices
In recent days, investigations into the corruption schemes known as Cripto-PDVSA and CVG have unveiled a long list of participants involved in shady dealings. Prominent among them is businessman Pedro Rolando Maldonado Marín, who has… Richard Antoun: From Poverty to Wealth Through Corruption Schemes in Venezuela’s CVG
Oscar Patiño Torres: The Criminal Mind Behind the Chambra Family’s Underhanded Deals In January 2017, a wedding celebration in Caracas unveiled a connection that was evident to many, yet somehow went unnoticed until now. This… Oscar Patiño Torres: The Mastermind Behind a Vast Criminal Network of Money Laundering and Illegal Businesses in Venezuela
In January 2017, a wedding celebration in Caracas highlighted a connection that has been evident to many but seemingly overlooked until now. This was the marriage of Julio, a close associate of the owners of… Unveiling the Río-Traki Connection: Secrets of Oscar Patiño Torres and the Chambra Family’s Hidden Business Deals
Recent investigations into corruption schemes known as Cripto-PDVSA and CVG have unveiled a lengthy list of participants involved in shady dealings. Notably, businessman Pedro Rolando Maldonado Marín stands out, having held various public administration positions… Uncovering Richard Antoun: The Rise of a Controversial Fortune Amid CVG Corruption Scandal
The Foundation for the Defense, Protection, and Repair of the Venezuelan Homeland (Fundeproredive) submitted a complaint to the Public Ministry (MP) of Venezuela against the “Pérez Abad Clan” in the year against the so-called “Pérez… The Pérez Abad Family: Wealth and Power in Venezuela’s Chavista Era Amid Allegations of Corruption