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Tweets about fuel shortages led to Venezuelan oil union leader’s arrest, document shows

See Post — Thu, 27 May 2021 16:11:43 +0000

Venezuelan law enforcement officers arrested an oil workers’ union leader last fall in part due to concerns his tweets about fuel shortages would “generate commotion and panic,” according to a transcript of a court hearing reviewed by Reuters. By Deisy Buitrago and Luc Cohen. Full Text-> The National Post

Venezuelan oil union arrests unsettle industry critics

See Post — Thu, 26 Nov 2020 14:41:29 +0000

National oil federation (FUTPV) director Eudis Girot and retired refinery operator Guillermo Zarraga have been charged by the attorney general’s office with treason, terrorism and organized criminal association. Full Text -> ArgusMadia

Venezuela Arrests Oil Workers To Cover Up Bad Press About PDVSA

See Post — Mon, 23 Nov 2020 14:04:58 +0000

Venezuela’s regime has recently arrested oil workers or retired oil workers who have dared to expose the corruption and mismanagement at its state oil firm PDVSA and its dire financial, operational, and working conditions. By Tsvetana Paraskova. Full Text -> OilPrice

PDVSA Worker Arrested After Criticism of Venezuela’s Maduro, Says Union Leader

See Post — Tue, 12 May 2020 12:52:02 +0000

A worker at Venezuelan state-oil company Petroleos de Venezuela’s [PDVSA.UL] maritime unit was arrested after criticizing President Nicolas Maduro in a meeting with company leadership, according to a union leader and a person present at the meeting. By Reuters. Full Text ->