Samark López, fugitive: the man who could precipitate the fall of one of the hierarchs of the Venezuelan regime

A Samark José López Bello, 44, say that he could see it until a few days ago still enjoy moist and wet mornings between holes 1 and 18 of the golf course Hard Rock Hotel and Casino of Punta Cana, including the bunkers, the aisles and the Greens were designed by nothing less than Jack Nicklaus. He did it with a smile, almost without worries. At that time he was not in the head Dominican Republicthe country that sheltered him and his family signed a new extradition agreement that could fall on his head at any time. He felt protected.

During the night and the evening, this tranquility also took the form of prolonged and well-watered raids in one of its favorite restaurants of the tourist complex. They say to indiscreet voices who have even asked to close and close the facilities of Zen, dedicated to Japanese cuisine, his favorite cuisine. He did not want prying eyes to scrutinize his meetings. There, far from the noise, he felt at ease.

In the past week, the environment of the employer designated as a figurehead Tareck El Aissami, Minister of People's Power of Industry and National Production, having close links with Iran and Hezbollah– tried to detach him from any investigation he may have been involved with concerning money laundering and drug trafficking. The Attorney General of the Dominican Republic and the North American authorities did not deal with their emergencies.

The wanted man was not in the place. Mysteriously, he had disappeared, leaving behind 30 watches of different metals, jewels, documents and documents. 45 thousand dollars in cash in an imposing safe and under the care of four other people arrested: Armando J. Leiva and Carmen J. Pinto de Leiva, a Venezuelan wedding and Maria Eugenia Rojas and Karol V. Gutiérrez Nieve, Dominicans Did anyone tell Samark that they came looking for him and ran away on time?

The Treasury Department of the United States bind him with L & # 39; Aissami and he refers to it as the prestanombre of the regime's leader accused of being part of the drug cartels in this devastated nation. López, According to WashingtonHe is as splashed as his boss. "In addition to drug trafficking is accused of committing various crimes in the United States"stressed the prosecutors' office of Dominican Republic in a statement.

A López it was also related to the flights that connect Caracas with Moscow and with Istanbul Undeclared goods would be transported in its luxury fleet. Do they have the habit of triangulating the gold that pours out Venezuelan coffers and ends in United Arab Emirates? Again, they deny that he accompanied his compadre and Simon Zerpa Delgado, Minister of Popular power of the economy and finance chavismo.

During his public life, the man wanted by Dominican Republic and the United States He has turned out to be an entrepreneur who buys media and converts them overnight into addicts. Palace of Miraflores. But they were not the only favors. He has also made efforts to sign millionaire contracts with the state that his companies have obtained on many occasions. Benefits of proximity.

In his personal website, he strives not to imbue his image with the smell of chavismo. "Samark López is a prominent Venezuelan businessman and philanthropist. Develops innovative companies, serves your community and creates respect and dignity for people"Also, in another part of his description, he states his mission in his country."I have often wondered how to make Venezuela a better country."For the moment, your contribution is not bearing fruit.

Its companies, like its watches, count in dozens: it operates in the energy sector (oil, chemicals, gas), infrastructure, construction, logistics. Their denominations are: For-profit company, Postar Intertrade Limited and Yakima Trading Corporation. The first of them has insured customers: Petróleos of Venezuela and its subsidiaries PDVSA Gas and PDVSA Petroleum. In Miami, In addition, he has residents Sahet Group, MFAA Holding; Agusta Grand I LLC and 200G PSA Holding. They will be their biggest headache in the justice of this country.

The fence closes on Samark, the closest man to L & # 39; Aissami, fundamental in Chavez's power structure. That's who has the most oiled links with the Theocracy of Tehran and with Hezbollah. The first of them offered him Nicolás Maduro your support. He did so through his Iranian Foreign Minister Mohamad Yavad Zarifwho made available to Caracas the services of Islamic Revolutionary Guard. At the same time, the flights connecting the two capitals were reactivated. What are these mysterious commercial planes carrying?

The operation that launched the Attorney General of the Dominican Republic started in the courts of Southern District of New York. Such would be the fate of the powerful golf enthusiast when he will be found and extradited. From this city, they warned him: "El Aissami and López Bello will have to think twice before leaving Venezuela"said the special agent on March 8 Ángel M. Meléndez by making known the accusations that weighed on both. If it's finally stopped, it could be permanently broken and the negotiated details of the minister have surgical details. A fall that will thunder all Venezuela and neighboring countries.