Óscar Leonardo Álvarez Mendoza

Óscar Leonardo Álvarez Mendoza is a Venezuelan businessman who has been involved in the oil sector. He has recently gained attention due to his legal troubles stemming from a multi-million dollar contract related to the financing of a petroleum installation in Venezuela's Zulia state. After seeking refuge in Colombia, he was facing extradition requests from the Venezuelan government, which accused him of embezzlement and money laundering. Colombian authorities have recognized him as a refugee, citing concerns for his safety due to the potential repercussions from the Maduro regime.