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Swiss authorities are investigating Venezuelan businessman Alejandro Betancourt while a Washington Post investigation alleges that senior US officials intervened with Swiss authorities on his behalf. The case highlights the geopolitical pressures surrounding Swiss financial and legal proceedings linked to Venezuela’s oil sector.
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International
In response to powerful earthquakes that claimed over 160 lives in Venezuela, Switzerland has dispatched an 80-person rescue team with search dogs and 18 tonnes of equipment to assist in locating and extricating victims. The seismic events were reportedly detectable even in Switzerland.
SWI swissinfo.ch · +1 more
Finance
Swiss authorities are making decisive moves against illicit finance, confirming the freezing of CHF 687 million in assets linked to Venezuela's Maduro regime. Separately, the US has labeled Swiss-based MBaer Merchant Bank a 'primary risk for money laundering', triggering a FINMA investigation.
The Local Switzerland · +2 more
Finance
Swiss authorities have frozen a total of CHF687 million in assets connected to individuals in former Venezuelan president Nicolás Maduro's circle. The move aligns with efforts to prevent funds from flowing from Maduro and his associates, with the full amount reported to the Money Laundering Reporting Office now officially blocked.
The Local Switzerland · +1 more
Politics
The Swiss Federal Council has ordered an immediate precautionary freeze on any assets held in Switzerland by Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro and his associates to prevent capital flight amid political upheaval.
The Local Switzerland · +3 more
Venezuela
In response to the capture of Nicolás Maduro, the Swiss Federal Council has frozen any assets held by the deposed leader. The move comes as Venezuela's new interim president, Delcy Rodríguez, already features on a Swiss sanctions list, and local oil traders assess the new landscape.
The Local Switzerland · +3 more
Venezuela
Following the US-led capture of Nicolás Maduro, this article explores Switzerland's multifaceted involvement, from the government's decision to freeze assets to the nation's history as a hub for Venezuelan gold and the cautious reaction of Swiss oil traders.
The Local Switzerland · +3 more
Politics
The Swiss government has ordered an immediate freeze on any assets in Switzerland belonging to Venezuelan head of state Nicolás Maduro and his associates. The move comes as demonstrators in Bern protested against US intervention in Venezuela.
The Local Switzerland · +2 more
Foreign Policy
Following US intervention in Venezuela, the Swiss foreign ministry has issued a call for de-escalation and respect for international law. The official statement came as around 200 demonstrators gathered in Bern to protest the US actions and express solidarity.
SWI swissinfo.ch · +1 more
