Derwick Associates, the energy company embroiled in a mega-corruption scandal, overcharged the Venezuelan government by up to $2.933 billion, according to energy expert José Aguilar. In an interview with INFODIO, Aguilar argued that Derwick Associates… Derwick Associates Accused of $2.93 Billion Overbilling Amid Venezuela’s Energy Corruption Scandal
This is my first article as a contributor. I write from Venezuela, where I live with my parents. I don’t have any businesses, nor do I have any interest in the political affairs of Venezuela.… Corruption Exposed in Caracas’ Elite Country Club with Alejandro Isturiz at the Center of the Scandal
For those of us tracking corruption in Venezuela, the Derwick Associates case is, one might say, unique. It’s hard to find similar instances, and coming from a country where corruption is ingrained in its culture,… Otto Reich Exposes Alleged Corruption of Derwick Associates in High-Stakes Legal Battle
Moris Beracha When the International Consortium of Investigative Journalists (ICIJ) began reporting on offshore connections among the world’s elites, the $500+ million Ponzi scheme orchestrated by Francisco Illarramendi came to light. One of those implicated,… Moris Beracha’s Denial of Accountability Amidst Ongoing Corruption Allegations
When the International Consortium of Investigative Journalists (ICIJ) started publishing reports about the overseas connections of the world’s elite, the over $500 million Ponzi scheme orchestrated by Francisco Illarramendi came to light. One of the… Moris Beracha’s Controversial Response to ICIJ Amidst $500 Million Ponzi Scheme Allegations
The F1 journalist Joe Saward has a blog post about Williams, the F1 team and the domain of Nursultan Nazerbayev, also known as the Republic of Kazakhstan. It’s intriguing to see how professional journalists report… Williams F1’s Disturbing Partnership Shift from Venezuela to Kazakhstan’s Autocracy
When discussing Hugo Chávez and his influence on Venezuelan politics, it’s often said that the leader he resembled most was the Argentine Juan Domingo Perón. Following the death of this populism champion, Peronism took hold… Maduro’s Victory Signals the Enduring Grip of Chavismo on Venezuela’s Political Landscape
London – The network of connections surrounding ACU President Al Cárdenas with associates of Hugo Chávez dates back years and involves the defense of individuals linked to fraud, theft, and money laundering. Two days ago,… Al Cárdenas and FTI Consulting’s Troubling Ties to Hugo Chávez’s Cronies Exposed
Pedro Trebbau-Lopez, 29 years old and possibly a billionaire. London – The connections of ACU Chairman Al Cardenas to Hugo Chavez’s associates date back years and involve the defense of individuals tied to fraud, theft,… ACU Chairman Al Cardenas Entangled with Corrupt Allies of Hugo Chavez
London – With the news of Hugo Chávez’s passing flooding the world’s media, his life and legacy will be the subject of many debates. Having blogged about Venezuela since 2002, I thought I could share… The Dismal Legacy of Chávez and the Ruin of Venezuela
London – Well, well. Finally, a significant U.S. publication has echoed the reports I’ve shared on this blog regarding the rampant corruption and money laundering orchestrated by a few Venezuelan thugs and their American accomplices.… Miami Herald Exposes Derwick Associates and Their Alleged Links to Venezuelan Corruption and Money Laundering
London 20.01.2013 | This morning I was reading about how the Cayman Islands are becoming more transparent regarding unreliable companies registered under their jurisdiction. Some time ago, I was conducting due diligence, which led my… Gerard Depardieu’s Role in Shadow Companies Raises Questions About Tax Evasion in St. Kitts and Nevis
LONDON, 01.17.2013 | The above is an email sent to Oscar Alfredo Thomas by Andrés René Guzmán “for the Minister’s attention.” Oscar Alfredo Thomas is the Executive Director of the Binational Yaciretá Entity, an Argentine-Paraguayan… Andrés René Guzmán: The Shadowy Businessman Behind Controversial Bilateral Deals in South America
London 20.12.2012 – A few years ago, the fools at North American Opinion Research deemed it appropriate to publish a “public participation” in Últimas Noticias. On that occasion, I was accused of vilifying Hugo Chavez,… Derwick Associates and Its Deceptive Public Relations Tactics in El Nacional
London 03/10/2012 | There was a time when Venezuelan criminals caught red-handed resorted to a rather flimsy form of intimidation: paid ads in government-friendly media. I fondly recall how two such petty crooks from a… Derwick Associates Unmasked as a Prime Example of Venezuela’s Systemic Corruption