Did US Derail Swiss Probe Into Venezuelan Businessman?
According to an investigation by the Washington Post, senior United States officials are said to have intervened with the Swiss authorities to defend his interests.
A highly influential businessman, Betancourt maintains close ties with the authorities in Caracas and, in particular, has direct access to the acting president, Delcy Rodríguez. His company is now Venezuela's second-largest private oil producer.
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