A Dangerous Assignment: Uncovering Corruption in Maduro’s Venezuela poster

Basic Info

Release: May 14, 2024

Runtime: 83 min

Rating: ⭐ 10.0/10 (1 votes)

Status: Released

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A Dangerous Assignment: Uncovering Corruption in Maduro’s Venezuela (full documentary) | FRONTLINE (YouTube)

A Dangerous Assignment: Uncovering Corruption in Maduro’s Venezuela

2024 83 min ⭐ 10.0/10 1 votes

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.