Alejandro Betancourt y Francisco Convit. Foto Archivo After over a decade of serious allegations against him for illicit activities related to currency differentials and the electric sector, Alejandro Betancourt, is now at the center of… Betancourt Under Investigation Amidst Serious Accusations of Corruption and Money Laundering
Alejandro Betancourt, the main figure of Derwick Associates. (Photo Courtesy) The Economic and Tax Crime Unit (UDEF) of the Spanish National Police conducted several searches on Tuesday at properties linked to Venezuelan businessman Alejandro Betancourt… Spanish and Swiss Authorities Investigate Alejandro Betancourt’s Illicit Business Operations
AT CLOSING. I was contacted by a group of Venezuelans preparing a list of “closet chavistas” that they plan to submit to the State Department. They informed me that they will soon send me the… Chavismo at War: Internal Betrayals and Power Struggles Erode Confidence in Maduro’s Regime
ON CLOSURE. I have been confirmed that a group of Venezuelans seeking justice against those who have plundered the country is preparing a detailed list of “closet chavistas” who have made big profits under chavismo.… US Strategy Intensifies Amidst Corruption and Deceit within Venezuelan Regime
On August 28, 2025, the name Francisco Antonio Convit Guruceaga resurfaced with force. Reports from former Venezuelan commissioner Iván Simonovis revealed that the businessman—long known as one of the “bolichicos” who thrived during the Chávez… Francisco Convit Guruceaga: The Untouchable Bolichico’s Escape Highlights Venezuela’s Corruption Crisis
Francisco Convit Guruceaga Francisco Convit Guruceaga, a member of Derwick Associates and partner of Alejandro Betancourt (popularly known as the bolichicos), escaped from SEBIN in the early hours of Wednesday. Sources from Cuentas Claras Digital… Francisco Convit Escapes SEBIN and Engages in Sensitive Negotiations with US Authorities
Francisco Convit Guruceaga might not be a household name, but he plays a key role in one of the largest money laundering and corruption cases involving the Venezuelan elite. Since 2018, this businessman, grandson of… Francisco Convit’s Ongoing Fugitive Status Underlines U.S. Justice System’s Struggle Against Corruption and Impunity
Harry Sargeant III Journalist César Batiz, director of El Pitazo, conducted a thorough investigation into American businessman Harry Sargeant III and his connections to the regime of Nicolás Maduro. According to information obtained from Reuters,… Harry Sargeant III’s Secret Deals with Maduro: Uncovering the Controversial Links Impacting Venezuelan Oil Interests
Francisco Convit Guruceaga Renowned journalist César Batiz, director of El Pitazo, has taken time to report and comment on the case of Francisco Convit, a figure who has gained significant attention in recent weeks. Batiz… Francisco Convit Case: Insights into the Controversial Detention Amidst Chavismo Power Struggles
Following a similar modus operandi to that of the Morón brothers, Maduro ordered the arrest of Francisco Convit Guruceaga, who is reportedly being held at SEBIN’s El Helicoide facility. His arrest occurred around two weeks… Francisco Convit Arrested by Maduro’s Orders: SEBIN Detention and Links to PDVSA Corruption
The powerful Tareck El Aissami has been removed from power due to corruption investigations within Pdvsa. On the night of Tuesday, March 21, the tranquility of the luxurious Country Club neighborhood in Caracas was disrupted… Nicolás Maduro’s Role in the Corruption and Looting of PDVSA: A Deep Dive into Venezuela’s Oil Scandal
Powerful Tareck El Aissami Out of Power Due to Corruption Investigations at Pdvsa. On the night of Tuesday, March 21, tranquility in the luxurious Country Club neighborhood of Caracas was disrupted by the presence of… Nicolás Maduro’s Role in the PDVSA Corruption Scandal: Unraveling the Crisis in Venezuela’s Oil Sector
The Venezuelan political landscape has been shaken in recent days as the regime intensifies its search for corrupt officials. The Anti-Corruption National Police (PNA) is on the case, with regime leader Nicolás Maduro at the… Venezuelan Regime Expands Corruption List: Key Officials and Business Leaders Linked to PDVSA Under Investigation
Dismissal of Atlantic case. Photo: Cuentas Claras Digital Following the absurd statements by Tareck El Aissami and Tarek William Saab last August, alleging a “mega fraud” perpetrated against Pdvsa by Rafael Ramírez and his accomplices… Victor Aular’s Case Dismissal: A Deep Dive into the Atlantic Corruption Scandal Involving PDVSA
The man parked the vehicle, turned off the engine, and stared at the bicolor building with curved lines and large windows, surrounded by palm trees. It looked almost welcoming. He hesitated about whether to get… Pedro Binaggia’s Role in the Massive Money Laundering Scheme of PDVSA: From Financial Operative to Federal Witness in the U.S.