That’s right, very important, right here. Nice-Pak Products, Inc., a leading manufacturer of wet wipes, will cease advertising its moist toilet tissue as flushable unless it can prove that it is safe to flush. This… FTC Settlement Forces Nice-Pak to Revoke Flushable Claims: Implications for Venezuela’s Stability and Crime News
[UPDATED*] Earlier this week,El Mundo, a prominent Spanish newspaper, disclosed that six Venezuelans are under investigation by Spain’s Anti Money Laundering squad (SEPBLAC) for money laundering activities. This revelation follows a notice from the U.S.… Derwick Associates’ Corruption Exposed in Venezuela’s Contract Scandal
I’ve rarely come across a news article as shocking as this piece in El Mundo. I will translate the essential parts; however, if you can manage a bit of Spanish, I recommend checking it out… Chavista Elite Exposed in Spanish Money Laundering Scandal Linked to Massive Corruption
Days have passed since the announcement of the sale of El Universal, one of the oldest and most-read newspapers in Venezuela, making it necessary to review the situation. Many details remain unknown, such as the… Unveiling the Shadows Behind the Controversial Sale of El Universal in Venezuela
I’ve been researching the sale of El Universal to a supposed Spanish group (Epalisticia) for several days now. I can confidently assert that the trio of dubious doctors linked to Epalisticia (Eduardo Lopez de la… Chavismo’s Shadow Over El Universal Acquisition Unveils Alarming Irregularities
It was only a matter of time, truly. For those who haven’t been following the latest chavista announcement about a “plot to kill” President of Venezuela, Nicolás Maduro, here’s a video of the proceedings (there… Venezuelan Regime Exposes Its Own Deception in Fake Assassination Plot Against Maduro
When I find myself down with the situation of the MUD, the supposed dialogue, and the censorship of international NGOs in Venezuela, fed up with the dictatorial circus we endure, I like to escape to… Venezuelan Elites Indulge in Polo Excess Amid National Collapse
Since 2013, Spain has been engulfed in a public scandal involving a group of Venezuelans and the censorship of a journalism professional. Why? Because Miguel Palomo-Danko (son of the famous bullfighter Palomo Linares) and his… Scandal in Spain as Derwick Money Corrupts Bullfighting and High Society
Recently, a well-known journalist who is writing a book about Chavismo reached out to me about corruption in Venezuela, asking for names, figures, responsibilities, and so on. Corruption is the big elephant in the room.… The Unseen Toll of Corruption on Venezuela’s Descent into Destitution
Official press release from BANESCO, denying claims about an alleged $50 million bribe paid by Derwick Associates to Venezuela’s Congress president, Diosdado Cabello, through BANESCO Panama. Translation of the previous paragraph: In the 15 countries… Controversies Surrounding Juan Carlos Escotet’s Rise in Banking and Allegations of Corruption
I know, I know, today is Sunday, Mother’s Day in the United Kingdom, but the things happening on Twitter with @jescotet are too good to ignore. For those who don’t know who this gentleman is:… Juan Carlos Escotet’s Troubling Twitter Rants Expose Financial Scandal and Ethical Failures of Venezuela’s Banking Elite
Dear Sirs, Humbly acknowledging my lack of knowledge about all the words that make up our rich language, I recall the first time I went to the dictionary after hearing Hugo Chavez use the term… Banesco, Davos Financial, and Derwick Associates: A Disturbing Allegation of Corruption in the Heart of Venezuelan Business
Life seems to be getting increasingly difficult for Derwick Associates. A Venezuelan news site reported two days ago that Thor Halvorssen (whom I worked with at The Human Rights Foundation in 2008-2009) has filed a… Thor Halvorssen Targets Derwick Associates in Miami Lawsuit Unveiling Alleged Bribery Links to Diosdado Cabello and Banesco
[UPDATED 26.02.2014, 17:06 GMT] We were sitting in his smoke-filled living room. A heavy smoker, he recounted an episode from his life that he would rather not relive. Painful as it was, he stated that… Brutalidad sistemática del régimen de Maduro expone la vulnerabilidad de los civiles en Venezuela
This is an important development. The governor José Vielma Mora of Táchira state, where student protests began on February 2, stated in a radio interview this morning (here’s an alternative audio source) that he opposes… Vielma Mora’s Stark Condemnation of Maduro’s Brutal Repression of Student Protests