Now the “well-connected” in Venezuela can dress in Prada. On Friday, November 18, a new store will open its doors in the Las Mercedes area of Caracas, which is set to become the favorite shopping… Luxury Fashion for Venezuela’s Elite: ‘Galerías Avanti’ Opens, Catering to Boliburgueses and Enchufados
Now, the elite in Venezuela can dress in Prada. On Friday, November 18th, a new store will open in the Las Mercedes area of Caracas, which is likely to become the go-to destination for the… Controversy Surrounds Khalil Yusef Amid Venezuela’s Lavish New Luxury Store Opening
By Isabel Guerreroarmando.info Whether in a command center of the self-proclaimed Bolivarian Revolution or in an exclusive condominium in Miami, Venezuelan Army officer Sergio Caldera García knows how to carve out his space. This was… From Military Leader in Venezuela to Successful Businessman: The Rise of Sergio Caldera García in Florida’s Real Estate Market
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.
The man parked the vehicle, turned off the engine, and stared at the bicolor building with circular lines and large windows, surrounded by palm trees. It appeared quite welcoming. He hesitated between getting out or… Nayib Bukele’s Administration in El Salvador: A Rising Dictatorship Revealed Through Financial Corruption Scandal
Headquarters of HSI in Miami, Florida. Photo: Miami Herald The man parked the vehicle, turned off the engine, and stared at the building with its two-tone color scheme and large windows, surrounded by palm trees.… Key Witness Testimony in PDVSA Corruption Case: Uncovering the Money Laundering Scheme and its Implications
HSI Headquarters in Miami, Florida. Photo: Miami Herald The man parked the vehicle, turned off the engine, and stared at the bicolor building with circular lines and large windows, surrounded by palm trees. It looked… Key Witness Confession Reveals Massive Money Laundering Scheme Involving Venezuelan Oil Funds
Wealth and traditional capital that thrived in Venezuela during the years of the so-called Fourth Republic, a democratic period prior to the rise of Chavismo in the late 1990s, as well as others that strengthened… Venezuelan Tycoons Miguel Ángel Capriles, Axel Capriles Méndez, and Marco Esteban Zarikian Dominate Spain’s Luxury Real Estate Market with Profits from Chavismo Connections
Photo Courtesy – ALD At the start of Nicolás Maduro’s presidency, Raúl Gorrín and the new leadership at Pdvsa employed the same opaque scheme that originated the loan agreement in bolívares payable in dollars signed… Exposing the Shadows: Pdvsa’s $4 Billion Corruption Scandal Involving Raúl Gorrín and Alejandro Betancourt
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
Once upon a time, some European countries changed their energy production policies. Coal and nuclear energy were to be replaced by renewable sources. Hydrocarbons would be phased out as soon as practically possible. The problem… U.S. Energy Policy Follows EU’s Mistaken Path: The Dangers of Renewable Reliance and Geopolitical Dependencies
The Carnet de la Patria contains a wealth of information about its users. With a simple scan of the QR code it bears, data is quickly transmitted and stored on the servers of the government… Corruption and Influence: How the “Carnet de la Patria” Became a Lucrative Contract for Panamanian Entrepreneurs in Venezuela
Venezuelans rank among the top investors in Florida’s real estate market. Eleven former officials from Pdvsa, high-profile contractors linked to Chavismo, individuals charged by U.S. authorities, and even a family member of President Maduro, who… Venezuelans in Florida: Uncovering the Real Estate Investments of Corrupt Officials Amid U.S. Justice Investigations
The invasion of Ukraine and the meeting between President Biden’s officials and Nicolás Maduro in Caracas have stirred concerns among experts at PDVSA. Currently, all the “Venezuelan energy sector experts” speaking to the media are… Venezuela’s Oil Industry: Why It Can’t Replace Russian Supply Amid Sanctions