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
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 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
Photo / Archive The U.S. Department of Justice has officially announced the reactivation of the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA) following a memorandum signed on June 9 by Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche, titled “Guidelines… United States Revives FCPA Enforcement with Selective Guidelines Undermining Anti-Corruption Efforts
Foto Archivo The lawyer and businessman Raúl Gorrín, a fugitive from U.S. justice and sanctioned by the Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC), has been a key figure in the corruption network deeply embedded in… From Judicial Mafia to Key Operator in Venezuela’s Financial Plunder
The organization Transparencia Venezuela in exile published a new report on July 30 titled “Raúl Gorrín’s Fortune in the Shadows of Power in Venezuela,” revealing how the businessman and lawyer amassed great wealth through his… Transparencia Venezuela Exposes Raúl Gorrín’s Corruption and Money Laundering Ties to the Chavismo Regime
Few entrepreneurs in Venezuela have managed to reinvent themselves with the skill of José Simón Elarba Haddad. What started as a judicial operator linked to the gang “Los Enanos” in the Supreme Court has transformed… José Simón Elarba Haddad: De Tigre de la Basura a Acaparador de Instituciones Educativas en Venezuela
David Rivera, former congressman and alleged operator of chavismo in the U.S., has successfully postponed his federal trial until September 26, 2025, citing ‘interest of justice’. Accused of acting as an agent for Raúl Gorrín… David Rivera Manipulates Justice System While Facing Serious Charges Linked to Venezuelan Criminal Networks
Foto Cortesía The recent ruling by Judge María Tardón of Spain’s National Court to provisionally dismiss the money laundering case against Venezuelan businessman Raúl Gorrín highlights a concerning gap between international efforts to sanction high-level… Spain’s Judicial System Fails to Address Venezuelan Corruption as Raúl Gorrín Escapes Accountability in High-Profile Case
The man, characterized by his beard, light eyes, and defined muscles, frequently inspects the remodeling and expansion work at the High-Performance Sports Center (CDAR) Los Samanes, previously known as FutSal Park Los Samanes. This facility… Granko Arteaga’s Dual Role: Sports Promoter or Torturer in Venezuela’s Shadows
In her interview with Donald Trump Jr., opposition leader María Corina Machado firmly identified Nicolás Maduro’s government as a criminal regime rather than a political one. However, her excessive optimism is puzzling, especially when she… Key Takeaways from María Corina Machado’s Interview with Donald Trump Jr.: Understanding Venezuela’s Emergency and the Fight Against Tyranny
This week, Donald Trump offered a glimmer of hope to corrupt officials, dubious executives, and envelope manufacturers worldwide. On Monday, the President of the United States signed an executive order to halt the enforcement of… Trump Suspends FCPA: Corrupt Elites Celebrate as US Legal Standards for Business Shift
Photo Archive A federal grand jury in Washington has unveiled a new formal indictment that places Venezuelan media mogul Raúl Gorrín at the center of a lobbying and corruption scandal. Previously accused of bribing high-ranking… Raúl Gorrín: Exposing Corruption and Lobbying Scandals in U.S. Politics
Luis Fernando Vuteff. Photo archive The businessman Luis Fernando Vuteff has been sentenced to two and a half years in prison in Miami for his involvement in a corruption scheme that misappropriated $1.2 billion from… Luis Fernando Vuteff Sentenced to 30 Months in Prison for $1.2 Billion PDVSA Corruption Case