Who is Alejandro Betancourt, colourful oil baron behind US-Venezuela oil deal?
The 46-year-old figure of international intrigue has an apparent knack for being in the right place at the right time.
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"In 2009, at the height of the electricity crisis, Alvarado introduced Betancourt and his partners to his father and assured him they could solve the problem… despite having no experience in the electricity sector."
— Javier Alvarado Pardi , Executive
Key People
Hugo Chávez was the late President of Venezuela known for his socialist policies and the Bolivarian Revolution.
Javier Alvarado Pardi is the son of a key figure in the Venezuelan energy sector and associated with Alejandro Betancourt.
Alejandro Betancourt López is a Venezuelan oil baron and entrepreneur known for his business dealings with the Venezuelan government.
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The 46-year-old figure of international intrigue has an apparent knack for being in the right place at the right time.
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