This site first learned about David Rivera when David Osío boasted that the United States Congress would supposedly grant him a gong for “distinguished contributions.” Rivera orchestrated the charade. Ileana Ros-Lehtinen, herself married to a… David Rivera: The Controversial Lobbyist for Maduro’s PDVSA and His Allegations of Corruption
A recent proposal for restructuring PDVSA to return to its core business has been circulating. It involves the cessation of food imports, poultry feeding, and cardboard housing construction, alongside modifications to laws aimed at attracting… Uncovering the Shadowy Ties: APS SpA, PDVSA, and the Ramírez-Sanso Connection Explained
Staying relevant in politics is quite challenging even in the best of times. Imagine the difficulty faced by those with such aspirations when, amid the current pandemic, their area of expertise is a banana republic… Unpacking Francisco Rodríguez’s Insights on Venezuela’s Assets and Economic Crisis
Don’t count me among those who see Juan Guaidó as the messiah who will liberate Venezuela from the chavista plague. I have repeatedly stated that the problems of Venezuela cannot be solved by a single… Exposing the Nepotism of Juan Guaidó: A Critical Look at Venezuelan Politics and Leadership
Venezuelan Entrepreneur José Manuel González Admits Involvement in Bribery Network Before Federal Court in Houston. A Venezuelan-American arrested last July in Miami pleaded guilty for his role in a bribery network linked to the state-owned… Venezuelan Entrepreneur Admits to Involvement in Corruption Scheme at PDVSA and Citgo
Fighting Against the Narcostate, Terrorist, Antisemitic, and Criminal Venezuela! Individuals Supporting Guaidó Eyeing PDVSA 2020 Bonds Individuals Supporting Juan Guaidó with a Focus on PDVSA 2020 Bond Yields Source: RECUENTODEHECHOS From Madrid and Boston, a… Guaidó’s Backers Targeting PDVSA 2020 Bonds Highlighting Financial Greed Amid Venezuela’s Crisis
By: Alek Boyd Source: INFODIO Juan Guaidó Don’t count me among those who see Juan Guaidó as the messiah who will free Venezuela from the chavista plague. I have said repeatedly that the problems of… Exposing the Nepotism of Juan Guaidó: How Political Favoritism Affects Venezuela’s Future
The U.S. Department of the Treasury has finally placed PDVSA under its sanctions regime targeting the kleptocracy of Nicolás Maduro. This escalation followed the Trump administration’s recognition of Juan Guaidó as interim president of Venezuela.… US Treasury Must Intensify Sanctions Against Nicolás Maduro and PDVSA to Combat Venezuelan Crisis
Scholars in the social sciences will likely view Venezuela in the future as a unique case. A self-proclaimed socialist revolution, led by an idealistic military coup leader, succeeded in obliterating one of the best-managed state… Venezuela’s Uncertain Transition: Challenges and Strategies for Change
The current state of affairs is as follows: Juan Guaidó, the head of the Venezuelan Congress, proclaimed himself the interim president of the country. Guaidó based his actions on an interpretation of Article 233 of… What’s Next for Juan Guaidó and the Future of Venezuela?
Wednesday, March 07, 2018 Source: Dinero INVESTIGATION In the case of Eulogio Del Pino, he will be charged with crimes such as fraud, conspiracy with contractors, failure to adhere to national security regulations, association, misuse… Former Ministers and Presidents of Pdvsa Arrested for Major Corruption in Venezuelan Oil Industry
In addition to the recent lawsuit involving PDVSA and some of the world’s largest oil traders, leaked documents reveal that PDVSA aimed to establish a trading company in Geneva, through a “non-incorporated joint trading company”… PDVSA Pursues Joint Venture with Trafigura Despite Ongoing Litigation: Insights into Corruption and Oil Trade Tactics
In the past three to four weeks, I’ve noticed a surge in Google searches for Venezuelan names associated with corruption and PDVSA. Some of the largest and most renowned banks and accounting firms globally seem… PDVSA Faces Impending Default Amid Global Scrutiny and Legal Rumors
Citgo Petroleum, a US refining arm of Venezuela’s state-owned PDVSA, significantly increased its lobbying efforts in 2014. According to data from OpenSecrets.org, Citgo spent $2.16 million on lobbying in Washington, a staggering five-fold rise compared… Citgo’s Lobbying Tactics Reveal Unethical Ties to Washington’s Power Brokers
Reuters reported yesterday: Venezuela’s state-owned oil company PDVSA is leveraging the sale of its Citgo Petroleum Corp refining assets to obstruct ConocoPhillips from obtaining a pending arbitration award, as stated by the U.S. oil firm… ConocoPhillips Accuses PDVSA of Manipulating Citgo Sale to Evade Financial Liabilities