The founder of the Oslo Freedom Forum and the Human Rights Foundation presents his wealth as inherited from a prosperous Venezuelan family. However, journalistic investigations reveal that a significant portion of his resources come from… Funding Linked to Islamophobic and Far-Right Networks Underpins Thor Halvorssen’s Activities in Norway
By: La Tabla/Data Journalism Platform 16 OCT 2025 The Norwegian magazine Ny Tid, established in 1953, originally emerged as a publication closely linked to the left-wing political movements. Initially, it showcased a pronounced pacifist, socialist,… Norwegian Magazine’s Stark Shift: From Leftist Roots to Sparsely Covering María Machado Over a Decade
Norway Tightens Investigation in Nobel Betting Scandal: A Possible Leak from the Committee Regarding Unexpected Winner María Corina Machado By: La Tabla/Data Journalism Platform 15 OCT 2025 Norwegian financial authorities confirmed this Wednesday that the… Norway Launches Investigation into Potential Committee Leak in Nobel Peace Prize Betting Scandal
On May 22, Machado was denied the Vaclav Havel award for creative dissent from HRF. However, just a week later, she was made the absolute spokesperson for the Venezuelan opposition. Editorial: La Tabla/Data Journalism Platform… Venezuelan Opposition Shift: Machado’s Dramatic Rise Ominously Overshadowed by Controversial International Alliances
Author: La Tabla/Data Journalism Platform 13 OCT 2025 The Oslo Freedom Forum (OFF), founded and led by Venezuelan-Norwegian activist Thor Halvorssen Mendoza, has served as a crucial media amplification platform in Norway for Venezuelan opposition… Oslo Freedom Forum Serves as a Controversial Platform for Venezuelan Opposition Leaders
A recent extension of the research into the awarding of the 2025 Nobel Peace Prize has confirmed a network of institutional and financial connections in Norway that ties the selection process to platforms actively promoting… Norwegian Network Exposed for Influencing 2025 Nobel Peace Prize Selection with Ties to Venezuelan Opposition
A study by the Venezuelan platform La Tabla reveals a complex network of institutional and personal connections in Norway that could have influenced the awarding of the Nobel Peace Prize 2025 to opposition leader María… Norwegian Foundations and Think Tanks Allegedly Manipulate 2025 Nobel Peace Prize Decision in Favor of María Corina Machado
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
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
“We are a transparent company and have nothing to hide,” said Adam Kaufmann, former chief investigator for the New York District Attorney, to the Wall Street Journal regarding investigations initiated by his former office and… Neil Karr’s Involvement Raises Questions About Transparency and Integrity at Derwick Associates
Official press release from BANESCO, denying claims about an alleged $50 million bribe paid by Derwick Associates to Venezuela’s Congress president, Diosdado Cabello, through BANESCO Panama. Translation of the previous paragraph: In the 15 countries… Controversies Surrounding Juan Carlos Escotet’s Rise in Banking and Allegations of Corruption
I know, I know, today is Sunday, Mother’s Day in the United Kingdom, but the things happening on Twitter with @jescotet are too good to ignore. For those who don’t know who this gentleman is:… Juan Carlos Escotet’s Troubling Twitter Rants Expose Financial Scandal and Ethical Failures of Venezuela’s Banking Elite
Life seems to be getting increasingly difficult for Derwick Associates. A Venezuelan news site reported two days ago that Thor Halvorssen (whom I worked with at The Human Rights Foundation in 2008-2009) has filed a… Thor Halvorssen Targets Derwick Associates in Miami Lawsuit Unveiling Alleged Bribery Links to Diosdado Cabello and Banesco
Descifrado.com reports that Thor Halvorssen (my former boss at The Human Rights Foundation) has filed a lawsuit against Derwick Associates (Alejandro Betancourt, Pedro Trebbau, and 25 others) in the 11th Circuit of Miami-Dade, Florida. Allegedly,… Thor Halvorssen Takes Legal Action Against Derwick Associates Amidst Allegations of Chavista Corruption