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Mercon Coffee Corporation et al: Chapter 11 Petition

December 6, 2023
Chapter 11 Petition by Mercon Coffee Corporation, of Coral Gables, Florida, USA; Cisa Export S.A., of the British Virgin Islands; Mercon B.V., of the Netherlands; Mercon Brasil Comercio de Cafe Ltda., of Brazil; Agro International Holding B.V., of Curaçao; Mercapital de Nicaragua, S.A., of Nicaragua; Distribuidora de Granos de Nicaragua, Sociedad Anonima, of Nicaragua; Comercial Internacional de Granos de Honduras, S.A., of Honduras; Mercon Guatemala, S.A., of Guatemala; Mercafe Vietnam Ltd., of the British Virgin Islands, and Comercial Internacional Exportadora, S.A., of Nicaragua, all part of the "Mercon Coffee Group", which was described as "a global, green coffee supplier with the purpose of building a better coffee world", at the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of New York.

Banco de los Trabajadores v. Standard Chartered Bank International (Americas) Ltd.: Discovery Application (Guatemala)

May 9, 2023
Application by Banco de los Trabajadores, described as "a special purpose banking institution with the mission of fostering the wellbeing of Guatemalan workers by promoting savings", to take discovery from Standard Chartered Bank International (Americas) Ltd. for use in legal proceedings in Guatemala that, inter alia, involves PDVSA and allegations that "three former high-ranking Bantrab officials and Hidalgo Socorro, a Venezuelan citizen, entered into an illicit agreement to take control of Bantrab through a kickback scheme", filed at the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York.

Plenisfer Investments SICAV v. TV Azteca SAB de CV et al: Chapter 11 Petition (Involuntary)

March 21, 2023
Involuntary Chapter 11 Petition by Plenisfer Investments SICAV - Destination Value Total Return, domiciled in Luxembourg, based in Italy; Cyrus Opportunities Master Fund II Ltd.,of the Cayman Islands, and Sandpiper Limited, domiciled in the Cayman Islands, based in Connecticut v. TV Azteca, S.A.B. de C.V., Alta Empresa, S.A. de C.V., Asesoria Especializada en Aviacion, S.A. de C.V., Equipo de Futbol Mazatlan, S.A. de C.V., Producciones Dopamina, S.A. de C.V., Azteca Records, S.A. de C.V., Ganador Azteca, S.A.P.I. de C.V., Operadora Mexicana de Television, S.A. de C.V., Corporacion de Asesoria Tecnica y de Produccion, S.A., Azteca Sports Rights LLC, Editorial Mandarina, S.A. de C.V., Producciones Azteca Digital, S.A. de C.V., Multimedia, Espectatculos y Atracciones, S.A. de C.V., Producciones Especializadas, S.A. de C.V., Productora de Television Regional de TV Azteca, S.A., Servicios y Mantenimiento del Futuro en Televisión, S.A. De C.V., Promotora de Futbol Rojinegros, S.A. de C.V., TV Azteca Honduras, S.A. de C.V., Mazatlan Promotora de Futbol, S.A. de C.V., Publicidad Especializada en Medios de Comunicacion, S.C.I. de Mexico, S.A. de C.V., Servicios Aereos Noticiosos, S.A. de C.V., Servicios Foraneos de Administracion, S.A. de C.V., Servicios Locales de Produccion, S.A. de C.V., Comercializadora de Television de Honduras, S.A., Incotel S.A., Lasimex, S.A. de C.V., Televisora del Valle de Mexico, S.A. de C.V., TV Azteca Global, S.L.U., Servicios Especializados Taz, S.A. de C.V., all of Mexico; Azteca International Corporation, and Stations Group, LLC, both of Los Angeles, California; Azteca Comunicaciones Peru, S.A.C., Redes Opticas, S.A.C., both of Peru, and TVA Guatemala S.A., of Guatemala, filed at the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of New York.

Crédito Real SAB de CV: Supplemental Declaration (Mexico)

August 25, 2022
Supplemental Declaration of lawyer Juan Pablo Estrada Michel for Chapter 15 for Recognition of a Foreign Main Proceeding in Mexico by Robert Wagstaff, as the Foreign Representative of Crédito Real S.A.B. de C.V., described in the Chapter 15 Petition as "a leading specialty finance company based in Mexico City, Mexico" that operates, among other places, "in Mexico, Honduras, Nicaragua, Panama, Costa Rica, Guatemala, and the United States", filed at the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the District of Delaware.

Crédito Real SAB de CV: Chapter 15 Petition

July 14, 2022
Chapter 15 for Recognition of a Foreign Main Proceeding in Mexico by Robert Wagstaff, as the Foreign Representative of Crédito Real S.A.B. de C.V., described as "a leading specialty finance company based in Mexico City, Mexico" that operates, among other places, "in Mexico, Honduras, Nicaragua, Panama, Costa Rica, Guatemala, and the United States", filed at the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the District of Delaware.

USA v. Acisclo Valladares Urruela: Criminal Information

April 27, 2022
Criminal Information alleging money laundering in USA v. Acisclo Valladares Urruela, a Guatemalan attorney and former Economics Minister of Guatemala, at the U. S. District Court for the Southern District of Florida.

BAPA Holdings Corp. v. Broadspan Capital LLC: Discovery Application

February 17, 2022
Application by BAPA Holdings Corp. to take discovery from Broadspan Capital LLC for use in legal proceedings in Guatemala "against Banco Agromercantil de Guatemala" for "breach of contract and for damages in excess of US$7 million pertaining to the development of “The Cove at Pristine Bay” in Roatan, Honduras", filed at the U. S. District Court for the Southern District of Florida.

Multiflora International Ltd. et al v. Jacobi International, Inc. et al: Discovery Application

October 13, 2020
Application by Multiflora International Ltd., of the British Virgin Islands; Agrícola Industrial Entre Ríos, S.A., of Guatemala, and Agrícola Esperanza Jacobi, S.A., of Guatemala, to take discovery from Jacobi International, Inc., Cart Investments, Inc., Bank of America N.A., Morgan Stanley Bank, N.A., and Jonathan Feuerman, a lawyer with law firm Therrel Baisden, LLP, for use in "ongoing civil and criminal legal proceedings that are pending in Guatemala" that involve "Christian Rasch's misappropriation of funds and other assets belonging to Applicants and others", filed at the U. S. District Court for the Southern District of Florida.

Alapaha View Ltd. et al v. Prodigy Network LLC et al: Complaint

September 15, 2020
Complaint "to recover their monetary damages arising out of Defendants' breaches of investment agreements, fraudulent misrepresentations/omissions, and other business torts regarding Plaintiffs' substantial investments in a luxurious New York real estate investment and development project involving Defendants" in Alapaha View Ltd., of the Bahamas; Dalaman Management Corp., of the British Virgin Islands; Jailineli Ltd., of the British Virgin Islands; Ecen del Centro SA de CV, of Mexico; Colle Investments Ltd., of the Bahamas; International C18 Holdings Ltd., of the British Virgin Islands; Artesana SA, of Panama; Miguel Gonzalez-Teja Zachrisson, of Guatemala; Pablo Miguel Marantz, of Argentina; Gonzalo Jose Vidal Devoto, of Argentina; Maria Amancay Caparros, of Argentina; Maria Victoria Ruiz de Velasco Martinez de Ercilla, of Spain; Blanca Araceli Botran Santiago, of Guatemala; Ana Lucrecia Garcia Botran, of Guatemala; Manuel Pisa Muntane, of Spain; Christine Marie Pascual Par, of Spain; Ana Mabel Roa Barrera, of Colombia; Luz Marina Roa Barrera, of Colombia; Gloria Barrera Galvis, of Colombia; Alejandro Celentano, of Argentina; Juan Carlos Timeus Rodas, of Guatemala; Iñigo Diego Eugenio Maria Raphael Aspillaga Plenge, of Peru; Nelly Maria Beatriz de Paramo Parle, of Peru; Rita Nelly Maria de Paramo Parle, of Peru; Maria Paula Arnaldo, a citizen of Argentina residing in Spain; Cesar Humberto Medina Garcia, of Virginia; Ana Maria Mate Londono, of Virginia, and Felipe Cortes Font, of Mexico v. Prodigy Network LLC, Prodigy Shorewood Investment Management LLC, 84 William Street NewCo, Inc., 84 William Street Realty Associates LLC, 84 William Mezz NewCo, Inc., and Prodigy Shorewood Domestic Feeder Rep Fund, LLC, each described as a Delaware company based in New York, NY, and Prodigy Shorewood New York Rep Co., described as a Cayman Islands company based in New York, NY, at the U. S. District Court for the Southern District of New York.

Avianca Holdings SA et al: Chapter 11 Petition

May 10, 2020
Chapter 11 Petition by Avianca Holdings SA, Aero Transporte de Carga Unión, S.A. de C.V., Aeroinversiones de Honduras, S.A., Aerovías del Continente Americano S.A., Avianca Airlease Holdings One Ltd., America Central (Canada) Corp., America Central Corp., AV International Holdco S.A., AV International Holdings S.A., AV International Investments S.A., AV International Ventures S.A., AV Investments One Colombia S.A.S., AV Investments Two Colombia S.A.S., AV Taca International Holdco S.A., Avianca Costa Rica S.A., Avianca Holdings S.A., Avianca Leasing, LLC, Avianca, Inc., Avianca-Ecuador S.A., Aviaservicios, S.A., Aviateca, S.A., Avifreight Holding Mexico, S.A.P.I. de C.V., C.R. Int'l Enterprises, Inc., Grupo Taca Holdings Limited, International Trade Marks Agency Inc., Inversiones del Caribe, S.A., Isleña de Inversiones, S.A. de C.V., Latin Airways Corp., Latin Logistics, LLC, Nicaraguense de Aviación, Sociedad Anónima (Nica, S.A.), Regional Express Américas S.A.S., Ronair N.V., Servicio Terrestre, Aereo y Rampa S.A., Servicios Aeroportuarios Integrados SAI S.A.S., Taca de Honduras, S.A. de C.V., Taca de México, S.A., Taca International Airlines S.A., Taca S.A., Tampa Cargo S.A.S., Technical and Training Services, S.A. de C.V., collectively described as "the second-largest airline group in Latin America", filed at the U. S. Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of New York.

USA v. Jack Warner et al: Third Superseding Indictment

March 18, 2020
Third Superseding Indictment adding four new defendants, including former executives of 21st Century Fox, Inc., of the United States, and Imagina Media Audiovisual SL, of Spain, alleging racketeering, money laundering, wire fraud, tax fraud, and unlawful procurement of naturalization regarding alleged bribery and corruption involving FIFA and other soccer organizations in USA v. Hugo Jinkis, a citizen of Argentina; Mariano Jinkis, a citizen of Argentina; Full Play Group SA, of Uruguay; Hernan Lopez, a citizen of the U.S. and Argentina; Carlos Martinez, a citizen of the U.S. and Mexico; Gerard Romy, a citizen of Spain; Ariel Alvarado, a citizen of Panama; Manuel Burga, a citizen of Peru; Luis Chiriboga, a citizen of Ecuador; Marco Polo Del Nero, a citizen of Brazil; Eduardo Deluca, a citizen of Argentina; Eugenio Figueredo, a citizen of the U.S. and Uruguay; José Luís Meiszner, a citizen of Argentina; Romer Osuna, a citizen of Bolivia; Ricardo Teixeira, a citizen of Brazil; Reynaldo Vasquez, a citizen of El Salvador, and Jack Warner, a citizen of Trinidad and Tobago, at the U. S. District Court for the Eastern District of New York.

La Piña Bohemia v. HQ Brands LLC: Discovery Application

November 27, 2019
Application by La Piña Bohemia, of Guatemala, to take discovery from HQ Brands LLC, d.b.a. House of Quirky, for use in "on-going criminal proceedings brought against it by the Guatemalan tax authority", filed at the U. S. District Court for the Central District of California.

Odebrecht SA et al: Chapter 15 Petition

August 26, 2019
Chapter 15 Petition for Recognition of a Foreign Main Proceeding in Brazil by Marcelo Rossini, as the Foreign Representative of Odebrecht S.A., of Brazil; Odebrecht Finance Limited, of the Cayman Islands; Odebrecht Participações e Investimentos S.A., of Brazil, and ODB International Corporation, of the Bahamas, at the U. S. Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of New York.

Guatemala: Roberto Eduardo Barreda de Leon

August 15, 2016
Application for the appointment of a Commissioner to collect evidence - pursuant to a request for judicial assistance from Guatemala - for a criminal investigation into Roberto Eduardo Barreda de Leon for suspected murder of his wife.

Guatemala: Armando Jose Marcelo Soto Enriquez

February 5, 2016
Application for the appointment of a Commissioner - pursuant to a request for judicial assistance by Guatemala - for a criminal investigation into Astrid Maria Zachrisson Gonzalez, Jose Manuel Bolanos Fortuny, Carlos Domingo Portillo Gracioso and Carlos Eddie Bolanos for alleged participation in the attempted murder of Armando Jose Marcelo Soto Enriquez.

Guatemala: Leonel Rodrigo Amado Molina

September 3, 2015
Application for the appointment of a Commissioner to collect evidence - pursuant to a request for judicial assistance from Guatemala - for a criminal investigation into Adolfo Vivar Marroquin and Leonel Rodrigo Amado Molina for suspected corruption, fraud, money laundering and extortion.

USA v. Roberto Mendez Hurtado et al: Criminal Indictment

July 18, 2011
Indictment in USA v. Roberto Mendez Hurtado, Alvaro Ricardo Nino Bonilla, Roberto Harrigan, Samuel Javier, Jorge Ivan Riveros, Luis Fernando Velasquez Ramirez, Narciso Rondon Mejia, Severo Confessor, Earl Delville Hodge, Juan Figueroa Valdez, Carlston Beazer, Chad Skelton, and Humberto Gallego at the U. S. District Court for the Southern District of Florida.

Guatemala: Ruben Dario Morales Veliz

May 21, 2011
Application for the appointment of a Commissioner to collect evidence for a criminal investigation in Guatemala into Ruben Darío Morales Veliz for alleged corruption and money laundering while serving as Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Guatemalan Congress.

Guatemala: Byron Sanchez et al

February 18, 2011
Application for the appointment of a Commissioner to collect evidence for a criminal investigation in Guatemala into Byron Rodlfo Sanchez Corzo, Secretary of the President of the Guatemalan Congress; Jose Benvenuto Conde Fernandez, Financial Director of the Guatemalan Congress; and Raul Alfonso Giron Galvez, General Manager of Mercado de Futuros SA, for alleged corruption and money laundering.

Guatemala: Oscar Miguel Diaz Maldonado

February 10, 2011
Application for the appointment of a Commissioner to collect evidence for a criminal investigation in Guatemala into Oscar Miguel Diaz Maldonado for allegedly participating in the execution of seven prisoners at Pavon Prison in Guatemala on September 25, 2006.

Latin America Round-Up: January 4, 2011

January 4, 2011
BRAZIL Football and fraud Brazil has committed to billions of dollars worth of infrastructure investments in preparation for the 2014 World Cup and the 2016 Olympic Games. The opportunities for foreign suppliers, contractors and investors are considerable. So, too, are

Latin America Round-Up: July 6, 2010

July 6, 2010
ARGENTINA Football and Unrest Hundreds of Argentine football hooligans known as "barras bravas" flew to South Africa for the World Cup and threatened to cause disturbances if the football clubs do not get them tickets to the games. Argentina's barras

Latin America Round-Up: May 25, 2010

May 25, 2010
CENTRAL AMERICA New initiative against corruptionThe countries of Central America's so called northern triangle - El Salvador, Honduras and Guatemala - are studying setting up an international commission against impunity, a body capable of taking on organized crime in the

Guatemala: Carmen Aida Amaya Valdez

March 29, 2010
Application for the appointment of a Commissioner to collect evidence for a criminal investigation in Guatemala into Homero Augusto Gonzalez Barillas, Carmen Aida Amaya Valdez, Rosa Maria Amaya Valdez and Claudia Maria Amaya Valdez for alleged fraud and forgery regarding the estate of Tomas Wellington Amaya Abad.

Latin America Round-Up: March 23, 2010

March 23, 2010
CENTRAL AMERICA Fight against Trafficking Creates Crime Niches in Central AmericaIncreased efforts against drug trafficking in Colombia and Mexico are driving drug mafias into Central America, where drug related corruption, money laundering and violence are growing. President Alfaro Colom of

Latin America Round-Up: March 10, 2010

March 10, 2010
COSTA RICA Arrested with $259,000 A Mexican identified only as Ramírez Sánchez was arrested in San José with $259,000 hidden in his luggage as he was trying to get back to Guadalajara. Costa Rican authorities also detained a Panamanian identified

Guatemala: Iracema de Jesus Hernandez Lemus

December 22, 2009
Application for the appointment of a Commissioner to collect evidence for a criminal investigation in Guatemala into unknown persons who allegedly attempt to extort funds from Iracema de Jesus Hernandez Lemus.

Guatemala: Francisco Jose Hernandez Herrera

December 3, 2009
Application for the appointment of a Commissioner to collect evidence for a criminal investigation in Guatemala into the murder of anti-narcotics policemen.

Latin America Round-Up: November 25, 2009

November 25, 2009
BRAZIL Favelas Drugs, guns and gangsIn São João, a favela on the north side of Rio, drug gang look outs perch on rooftops and at other strategic spots overlooking the entry points to the slum, just a few meters from