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
U.S. Venezuelans are leading investors in Florida’s real estate market. Eleven former Pdvsa officials, high-profile contractors of chavismo, individuals indicted by U.S. justice, and even a relative of President Maduro listed in the Clinton list,… Venezuelan Elite: Investigating $60 Million in U.S. Real Estate Investments by Former PDVSA Officials and Chavismo Contractors
Bloomberg swallowed the entire story of Rodil being an extraordinary investigator, a former employee of PDVSA, and a fixer who could secure deals for his clients (Venezuelans under investigation by U.S. federal agencies). Spanish media… Martín Rodil: The Extortionist Exploiting Venezuela’s Corruption Controversy
U.S. government officials Juan González, Jimmy Story, and Roger Carstens officially traveled to Venezuela over the weekend to speak with Nicolás Maduro. Carstens had previously been in Caracas in early December to discuss the CITGO… US-Venezuela Talks: Why Diplomatic Efforts with Maduro Are Destined to Fail
Putin’s invasion of Ukraine has led to an unprecedented series of measures: Switzerland is set to consider freezing Russian assets; Turkey is contemplating closing the Istanbul Strait to the Russian navy; Germany has announced the… Targeting Putin’s Enablers: A Call for Comprehensive Sanctions Against Russia’s Oligarchs and Their Associates
Up until recently, Francisco Carrasquero was seen as a secondary figure or assistant to the Argentine Roberto Wellisch in the structure of Palmat, a company that charged colossal commissions for contracts with the basic industries… Unveiling Francisco José Carrasquero Rodríguez: The Venezuelan Connection in Chavista Business Commissions Between Argentina and Venezuela
The case of Cuba, and how decades of failed U.S. foreign policies never achieved the goal of overthrowing that dictatorship, should be essential reading not only for all diplomats at the State Department “in front… How Capitalism Could Revitalize Venezuela: Lessons from Failed U.S. Policies
SEE UPDATE BELOW – 29/01/2022, 15:45 GMT – Continuing the series on young Turks who have effectively become the new commercial arm of PDVSA, there is always an international component that locals could fill, but… Who is Ivan Zudenkov? Uncovering the Rising Influence in PDVSA’s Oil Trade
Calculating the situation here is indeed challenging: “The United States continues to recognize the authority of the democratically elected National Assembly of 2015 as the last remaining democratic institution and Juan Guaidó as the interim… US Recognition of Juan Guaidó: A License for Corruption in Venezuela?
This site delved into a report on the criminal activities of Alex Saab in Ecuador. There is little that we do not already know about Saab. However, there are a couple of surprising claims that… Ex-PDVSA CEO Luis Giusti Linked to Alex Saab’s Criminal Network in Ecuador
U.S. media outlets reported that Majed Khalil is suing Fox News, Lou Dobbs, and Sidney Powell for $250 million in a defamation case. Honestly, it couldn’t happen to better people. However, Khalil could not be…
Majed Khalil’s Lawsuit Against Fox News, Lou Dobbs, and Sidney Powell: Key Details and Implications
Starbucks recently opened a store in Caracas, which became an instant success. Social media buzzed with the news, signaling a potential recovery for Venezuela. Reports indicate that Caracas looks different now, with bodegones (delis) popping…
Venezuela: A New Business Landscape Amid Controversy and Economic Revival
The “enchufados” and “boliburgueses” from Venezuela, similar to other figures caught in scandals, are looking for new ways to erase their presence from the internet, now through campaigns portraying them as experts in agriculture or… Allegations of Extortion by “Los Antonorsi” Gang from the US in Coordination with Venezuelan FAES Officials
A video has gone viral. The context is a commercial flight from London to Madrid earlier this week, where the primary bully of Derwick Associates, Alejandro Betancourt, was identified by a Venezuelan passenger. At Barajas… Alejandro Betancourt’s Legal Troubles: The Inevitable Justice for Venezuela’s Corruption Figure
How it started: “Meet Alex Saab, Colombian Bolichico,” October 24, 2013. English version here. Current status: “Alex Saab Moran Mugshot | 10/16/21 Arrest in Florida” We take great pride in the fact that the criminal…
“From Rise to Fall: The Explosive Journey of Alex Saab, Venezuelan Corruption Figure”