About
An independent documentation and research initiative.
Our Mission
Orinoco Papers is an independent documentation and research initiative focused on the systematic analysis of public-interest materials related to the Venezuelan government during the Bolivarian era.
The project is based on authenticated primary documents obtained through confidential and secure channels, independently verified prior to publication.
The archive is continuously expanded as new materials are verified and structured.
2,847
Documents Indexed
Continuously updated
12
Institutions Documented
Government, military, intelligence
8
Years of Investigation
Since 2016
Editorial Principles
Rigorous Verification
Every document undergoes a multi-step authentication process before publication.
Source Protection
We employ best-in-class operational security practices to protect those who share information.
Editorial Responsibility
We redact sensitive information that could endanger individuals while maintaining documentary integrity.
The Team
ORINOCO PAPERS is led by a team of experienced investigative journalists, researchers, and technical analysts. Our team members have backgrounds in international journalism, law enforcement, and forensic analysis.
Our objective is not advocacy, but documentation. Orinoco Papers organizes, contextualizes, and presents materials in a structured format to facilitate informed analysis by journalists, researchers, policymakers, and the general public.
Security Note: To protect our team and sources, we do not publish identifying information about staff. Press inquiries are handled through secure channels.
Partner Organizations
We collaborate with leading global organizations dedicated to transparency and accountability:
We also collaborate with various law enforcement agencies worldwide and leading international media organizations on specific investigations.