The corruption associated with the Chávez regime manifests in various forms and scenarios, as seen in the case of Javier Alvarado Ochoa, who has recently employed his Spanish nationality to resist extradition to the United… Chavista Corruption Saga: Javier Alvarado Ochoa Fights Extradition to the US, Seeks Justice in Spain
The CITGO auction process continues, with various parties involved taking actions to meet their interests. One of the parties, ConocoPhillips and its subsidiary companies, has voluntarily dismissed the lawsuit that had been filed against those… ConocoPhillips Withdraws Lawsuit Against PDVSA Creditors Amid CITGO Auction Process
The defense of Hugo “El Pollo” Carvajal continues its relentless effort to prevent the former Venezuelan intelligence chief from facing charges in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York on June… Hugo “El Pollo” Carvajal’s Defense Asserts Sovereign Immunity and Challenges Extradition Ahead of June 2025 Trial
In addition to facing a barrage of lawsuits for unpaid debts from the Republic and its parent company PDVSA, CITGO is also contending with accusations of discrimination and violations of the Americans with Disabilities Act.… CITGO Faces Discrimination Lawsuit and Labor Law Violations Amid Financial Struggles with Venezuela and PDVSA
A new chapter unfolds in the extensive saga surrounding the CITGO auction, as a wave of lawsuits against Venezuela and Petróleos de Venezuela S.A. expands with a new case filed by Hong Kong-based Asia Genius… CITGO Auction: Asia Genius Pursues $131 Million Arbitral Award Against Bariven and PDVSA in Delaware Court
The Superintendence of Companies of Colombia, Supersociedades, did not authorize the sale of Monómeros Colombo Venezolanos S.A. to Nitrofert Asset Management S.A.S., considering that the contract does not guarantee “the preservation of the Company as… Colombia’s Supersociedades Rejects Monómeros Sale to Nitrofert Asset Management Over Employment Concerns
The CITGO auction process is unfolding with intense battles, including the high-stakes conflict between Siemens Energy Inc. and PDV Holding Inc. The former seeks to satisfy a hefty court ruling in its favor, while the… CITGO Auction: Siemens Energy and PDV Holding Clash in High-Stakes Texas Court Battle
Photo Archive On February 24, 2025, the Lisbon Appeals Court upheld an arbitration ruling in favor of Canadian mining company Gold Reserve, allowing it to enforce approximately $1.1 billion in Portugal against Venezuela. This decision… Portugal Grants Gold Reserve Permission to Enforce $1.1 Billion Arbitration Award Against Venezuela
The CITGO auction process is underway, with one of the latest actions being the bid presented to United States District Judge Leonard P. Stark of the District of Delaware, regulating the sale, for USD 12,000,000,000… CITGO Auction: Murzuq Oil’s $12 Billion Bid by Libyan Ex-Combatant for Venezuelan Refinery
This week, Donald Trump offered a glimmer of hope to corrupt officials, dubious executives, and envelope manufacturers worldwide. On Monday, the President of the United States signed an executive order to halt the enforcement of… Trump Suspends FCPA: Corrupt Elites Celebrate as US Legal Standards for Business Shift
#BODESTAFA. As of the morning of Wednesday, October 30, there had been no significant news regarding the bankruptcy process of the Bank of Orinoco in Curacao, which directly involves Víctor Vargas Irausquín and his partners… Corruption at Its Peak as Jorge Alfredo Silva Cardona Emerges as Potential Next Fall Guy in Venezuelan Power Struggle
The digital erasure of the Morón Hernández family was so thorough and extensive that they became social media ghosts. There is little left of their businesses, dealings, and relationship with Nicolás Maduro Guerra besides what… Economic and Mining Rise of Santiago and Ricardo Morón Hernández: From Prominence to Digital Oblivion in Venezuela
A civil lawsuit in a New York court has had significant repercussions in the Southern District Court of Florida, where a former member of the House of Representatives faces charges of money laundering and illegal… Former Congressman David Rivera Faces Federal Charges for Money Laundering and Illegal Lobbying Ties to Maduro’s Regime
On July 23, the U.S. Department of the Treasury imposed sanctions on brothers Santiago José Morón Hernández and Ricardo José Morón Hernández for facilitating illegal financial operations supporting the Venezuelan government, marking a significant blow… Venezuelan Journalists “Fresh Lie” and “Queen of Fakes” Accused of Colluding for Bribes in CITGO Corruption Case
There is a record that distinguishes the administrations of Hugo Chávez and Nicolás Maduro from previous governments in Venezuela: the number of international lawsuits filed against PDVSA. The reasons are varied, but it all boils…
Saet Precedent: Key Steps for Legal Action Against PDVSA