A Dangerous Assignment: Uncovering Corruption in Maduro’s Venezuela (2024)
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.
Director: Juan Ravell
Genre: Documentary, Thriller
Runtime: 83 min
Release Date: May 14, 2024
Cast
- Roberto deniz - Self
Screenplay
Music: Saul Guanipa, Elias Serpa
Editing: Pedro Alvares Galez
Production: Frontline Production Inc.
Country: Venezuela
Language: English, Español
Original Language: en
Keywords
corruption, venezuela, documentary filmmaking
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is A Dangerous Assignment: Uncovering Corruption in Maduro’s Venezuela about?
- 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.
- Who directed A Dangerous Assignment: Uncovering Corruption in Maduro’s Venezuela?
- A Dangerous Assignment: Uncovering Corruption in Maduro’s Venezuela was directed by Juan Ravell.
- Who stars in A Dangerous Assignment: Uncovering Corruption in Maduro’s Venezuela?
- A Dangerous Assignment: Uncovering Corruption in Maduro’s Venezuela stars Roberto deniz.
- How long is A Dangerous Assignment: Uncovering Corruption in Maduro’s Venezuela?
- A Dangerous Assignment: Uncovering Corruption in Maduro’s Venezuela has a runtime of 1h 23m (83 minutes).
- What genre is A Dangerous Assignment: Uncovering Corruption in Maduro’s Venezuela?
- A Dangerous Assignment: Uncovering Corruption in Maduro’s Venezuela is a Documentary, Thriller film.
- Where was A Dangerous Assignment: Uncovering Corruption in Maduro’s Venezuela produced?
- A Dangerous Assignment: Uncovering Corruption in Maduro’s Venezuela was produced in Venezuela.