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
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
On August 30, the National Anti-Corruption Police of Venezuela carried out a preventive seizure of an educational institution in Valle Arriba, Baruta municipality (Miranda). This involves the Jefferson School, a facility with a capacity for… Venezuelan Jefferson School Seized by Anti-Corruption Police: Transition from Bolichicos to Boliburgueses
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
In a frantic push from various thugs involved in the rampant corruption of Venezuela, measures are being taken against this site. When DDoS and hacking attempts no longer yield the desired results, more novel methods… Did Banca Zarattini Submit a False GDPR Request through Didac Sanchez’s Eliminalia? Exposing Corruption Tactics in Venezuela
A tweet for the history books, considering the author. Francisco Convit is upset over the public condolences I sent to the mother and sister of Alejandro Betancourt. The Spanish bullfighter Palomo Linares, who was the… The Controversial Legacy of Francisco Convit: Corruption and Betrayal in Venezuela’s Business Elite
Derwick Associates is widely recognized in Venezuela as a group accused of stealing over 1 billion dollars through contracts with the state (CORPOELEC, BARIVEN, PDVSA) under the guise of solving the country’s electricity problem. The… Uncovering the Massive Corruption of Rafael Ramirez at PDVSA: The Derwick Associates Scandal
In the first part of this series, we detailed how Rafael Ramirez, Asdrubal Chavez, Eulogio del Pino, and Victor Aular Blanco approved on March 6, 2012, during a meeting of the “Executive Committee” of PDVSA,… The Corruption Scandal of Rafael Ramirez at PDVSA: Uncovering the 2012 Loan Scheme (Part 2)
The video has gone viral and needs no further explanation. Details are starting to emerge, like how Pedro Trebbau claimed there was no evidence. For those unaware of the corruption scandal surrounding Derwick Associates, it’s… Pedro Trebbau’s Corruption Scandal: Uncovering the $70 Million Derwick Associates Fraud
Pedro Trebbau’s friendship during school with the son of the future president of Electricidad de Caracas led him to become an entrepreneur alongside Leopoldo Alejandro Betancourt and others in Derwick Associates. This firm was allegedly… Pedro Trebbau Accused of Amassing Wealth Through Corruption and Ties to Venezuelan Power Brokers
A series of accusations, allegations, and legal actions against Alejandro Betancourt—dubbed one of the “bolichicos” by journalist Juan Carlos Zapata—links him to the worsening electric crisis in Venezuela, described today as catastrophic. It is said… Wealth Accumulation Through Corruption: The Dark Legacy of Alejandro Betancourt in Venezuela’s Crisis
Through Gotham City, we learn about an investigation being conducted by FINMA, the Swiss financial regulatory authority, into Julius Baer, one of the favorite money laundering banks of the boliburguesía. This is a refreshing update,… Swiss Regulator FINMA Investigates Julius Baer Over Ties to Venezuelan Money Laundering Schemes