A Dangerous Assignment: Uncovering Corruption in Maduro’s Venezuela

May 14, 2024

1h 23m

★ 10.0

Overview

In 2016, Venezuela introduced the CLAP program to provide essential food items during the economic crisis. However, Armando.info journalists discovered that the powdered milk included was deficient in calcium and high in sodium. Investigations revealed Alex Saab, a government contractor, was behind the overpriced imports. Journalist Roberto Deniz exposed Saab’s corruption and fled to Colombia due to threats. From there, he uncovered Saab's money laundering for Maduro and bribes to opposition members. Saab was arrested in Cape Verde and extradited to the US. Saab must choose to collaborate with US authorities or face trial, while Deniz, in exile, continues his reporting despite personal risks.

Genres

Documentary

Thriller

Production Companies

Frontline Production Inc.

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Cast

Self

Roberto deniz

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A Dangerous Assignment: Uncovering Corruption in Maduro’s Venezuela

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