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EXCERPT # 1

To ensure the success of large-scale cocaine shipments to the United States—particularly to New York City—Quirino needed to establish strategic connections in the metropolis. To this end, he created a cell within his organization led by Enrique Rodríguez, known as “Talico,” a mechanic who worked in Inwood and controlled a significant portion of the East Coast drug market. Although the exact nature of the relationship between Quirino and Talico was never revealed, it is known that Talico worked near a garage that Darío would later use to open the lounge known as Umbrella.

On December 19, 2004, during the second presidential term of Leonel Fernández, in an anti-narcotics operation that had been ongoing for several months—carried out by the DNCD (Dominican Republic’s National Drug Control Directorate) with support from the DEA—Quirino was arrested in Santo Domingo while transporting 1,387 kilograms of cocaine destined for Santiago de los Caballeros, the second most important city in the Dominican Republic, located in the Cibao region. He was extradited to New York City, tried, and sentenced to over a decade in prison. At the time of his arrest, Quirino was believed to possess a fortune of approximately $2 billion USD.

For Enrique Rodríguez, a.k.a. Talico, it was a stroke of extraordinary luck that his boss never revealed their connection, thus not exposing him as one of his most trusted, loyal collaborators in the U.S.—where Talico operated a major cell of Quirino’s cartel out of New York, managing thousands of kilos of cocaine trafficked through Puerto Rico. For this reason, the cell led by Talico remained intact and active until 2017, when it was finally dismantled after an undercover investigation by U.S. federal authorities in the Caribbean.

Talico’s importance in the Dominican drug-trafficking underworld based in New York is permanently recorded in a sworn affidavit supporting a federal criminal complaint, part of the evidentiary file used to bring federal charges against him. The document was signed by U.S. Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) special agent Francisco J. Calderón and reads, among many other details:

“On September 14, 2016, a U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) undercover agent, posing as a boat captain, met with an unidentified man and with Manuel Bienvenido Méndez at the Plaza Loíza Supermarket located in the Norte Shopping Center in San Juan, Puerto Rico, to coordinate the smuggling of several narcotics shipments from Venezuela to Puerto Rico. Manuel and the individual arrived in a 2004 brown Dodge Durango bearing Puerto Rican license plate FPP-328. During the meeting, the drug-trafficking organization expressed that they wanted the DEA undercover agent—whom they believed to be a legitimate boat captain—to retrieve three cocaine shipments on their behalf before year’s end. The first two shipments would each contain 500 kilograms of cocaine, and the third would be 1,000 kilograms.”

“On October 6, 2016, the DEA agent met with Milko Borge and Enrique Rodríguez, along with several other identified and unidentified individuals, to discuss the logistics of the upcoming drug-smuggling operation. During this meeting, the undercover agent was informed that Enrique Rodríguez was the owner of the smuggling operation. It was also discussed that Rodríguez would compensate the captain with kilos of cocaine for transporting the drugs from sea to land.”

It was precisely this same organization, led by Talico, that Darío approached personally in the mid-2000s with an enticing proposal: to help him launder his blood-stained money—money born from suffering and ruin inflicted upon innocent American citizens—so he could prosper in his quest to drug and destroy the American people. If Talico is telling the truth and has no grudge against Darío, he confesses that as soon as the artist learned of his criminal dealings and the large sums of money he handled, Darío went after him like a starving predator “to sweet-talk him” into believing he was the right person to invest the money safely.

According to Talico, Darío didn’t mince words: “I’ll invest it in lounges, restaurants, nightclubs—or if you prefer, in designer clothing shops or even flower boutiques. But I guarantee you’ll multiply it, or at the very least, you’ll be able to justify that your money comes from legitimate sources, in case the business doesn’t yield profits.”

Julio claims he can allegedly confirm this information—and would gladly do so—if one of these politicians dared to prove they are not double-faced hypocrites, and that their accusations against political opponents haven’t been driven by partisan interests, but rather by principle and patriotism.

It would take almost ten years for Talico to be captured by the DEA, but it was back in 2008 that Darío convinced him—and another associate named Joaquincito, also from San Francisco de Macorís—to invest in a new project in Lawrence, Massachusetts: a lounge called “Umbrella Mass,” which would function as a satellite venue to Umbrella–New York. Talico invested $210 thousands, including $40 thousands that Darío had borrowed from him some time ago and never returned, making for a total of $250 thousands invested in the project.

Julio, still one of Darío’s right hands and deeply involved in his ventures, had recently returned to New York after months of traveling between the city and Santo Domingo. He had been working on the presidential campaign of his former professor, Leonel Fernández, after rekindling their friendship—damaged years earlier during the consulate incident in New York—thanks to their mutual friend Jimmy Sierra.

A serious problem would later arise: Darío, given full freedom to structure the business as he saw fit, decided to involve a woman named María—someone close to his old friend Alberto Valdez from Lawrence—to act as a front for the lounge and help secure the liquor license in Massachusetts. In truth, this maneuver was unnecessary for Darío.

Initially, everything ran smoothly. After weeks of intense efforts to obtain the necessary permits and licenses—including the alcohol license under the frontwoman’s name—the place was ready for a grand opening, which was held with great fanfare and celebration…

Julio is confident that he could corroborate this information—especially if any of those politicians who pride themselves on being moral and respectable truly wish to prove they are not two-faced actors. If their attacks on political opponents accused of wrongdoing are truly based on principle, patriotism, and a sense of justice—not partisanship—then now is the time to act.

Because logically, every single politician who has supported Darío—knowingly or unknowingly, willingly or not—is complicit in his crimes, as well as in those committed by the drug traffickers whose dirty money he laundered. Without such money-laundering networks, many of those crimes might not have been committed in the first place, since criminals don’t act without a reliable way to profit.

Of course, an investigation of this magnitude could only occur if requested by consistent, principled anti-corruption advocates—people like New York Governor Kathy Hochul, or perhaps Congressman Adriano Espaillat, who once fervently pushed for a congressional investigation to impeach President Trump, accusing him of being a domestic enemy of the United States for his alleged ties to the Capitol insurrection of January 2020. Espaillat also demanded the arrest of Rudy Giuliani, calling him a convicted criminal…..

EXCERPT # 2

…….When Víctor Osorio joined Umbrella, his older sister, Susana Osorio, was already an indispensable figure there—working as a waitress, event promoter, or in whatever role was needed. Enthralled by the world of nightlife and gastronomy, Susana dreamed of one day owning a place like that. She had discovered the intoxicating energy of the scene and the torrential cascade of money it generated.

A few months after Vitico’s arrival, Susana made a bold proposal: Why not buy Darío’s shares in the business? The suggestion came at the perfect time. Darío, increasingly absorbed in his young lover Johan and his constant trips to resorts in Florida and elsewhere, had begun neglecting the club. Susana foresaw imminent collapse and urged her brother to acquire part—or ideally all—of Darío’s shares, even if it meant borrowing the money.

The vision was clear: form a partnership with Darío’s other associate, Carlos Saint-Hilaire, a man focused on the business and well-versed in tourism and hospitality management. Carlos had been mentored by Julio back in 1987, when the latter was working as banquet service manager at the prestigious Hotel Jaragua in Santo Domingo. At the time, Carlos was still a teenager, studying hotel management, and Julio had recruited him from another division of the hotel’s food and beverage department. This partnership would allow Darío to enjoy his pleasures and, finally, dedicate himself to the art he had always claimed to love.

The Osorio siblings met with Carlos—already a friend—who enthusiastically embraced the idea. Weighed down by Darío’s neglect, Carlos had watched his investment teeter on the brink. He was carrying the full burden of operations while Darío busied himself with Johan’s zipper. Financial losses, mental and physical exhaustion, and sleepless nights doing the work of two were pushing Carlos to the limit.

Both siblings knew Carlos, thanks to his university training, understood the business inside and out—making him the perfect partner. Together, they formally approached Darío with an offer to purchase the remainder of his shares. It was the perfect excuse for Darío to finally immerse himself in what he truly claimed to be passionate about.

Vitico, ever diplomatic, was the one to present the proposal. He assured Darío that he and Carlos would guarantee him a monthly share of the profits, freeing him up to focus on his personal matters and artistic ambitions—just as any true artist should.

Darío didn’t hesitate. By mid-2006, he had accepted the offer, and the Vitico-Carlos duo became the de facto owners of Umbrella. However, on paper, Darío remained the official owner until the day the venue shut down. That decision—to leave his name on the documentation—would later bring him a storm of headaches. Fines and penalties from U.S. food and beverage inspectors continued piling up under his name. Though no longer the true owner, he remained legally responsible.

Carlos and Vitico not only maximized Umbrella’s profits but also envisioned expanding beyond nightclubs. They dreamed of opening restaurants like the ones Darío used to launch, with one crucial difference: they would not rely on dirty money from organized crime. They chose a strategic location away from the housing projects, in the Inwood neighborhood near Broadway and Dyckman. Vitico, during one of his walks, had sensed the enormous potential of that corner…

Thanks to Susana’s decision to allow Darío to join her political team in supporting Eric Adams—both believing Adams was the best option to govern New York City and as the Democratic nominee, practically a guaranteed winner—they positioned themselves strategically. Once the political investment was made, as happens in all political systems, those who back a winning candidate expect to be paid back handsomely. They receive lucrative contracts as rewards, and the victor sees them as key allies for their re-election campaigns. The rule of politics is simple: no one who rises to elected office wants to ever step down.

The same week Eric Adams became New York City’s new mayor, Susana and Darío began receiving city contracts that eventually totaled over $10 million, according to public records published on the Checkbook NYC website. These contracts involved providing food services to the city, particularly to the Department of Homeless Services, which at that time was handling the influx of newly arrived migrants in the city.

However, for Julio, one mystery remains unresolved. Public records list these contracts solely under one of Susana’s companies: Bocaditos Bistró & Expreso Bar LLC. This raised suspicions for Julio, who knows Darío well and wonders whether he might later refuse to pay his share of taxes—unless some sort of tax exemption exists for these kinds of contracts.

What is strange is that although the contracts are in the name of Bocaditos Bistró, the actual food preparation and packaging center was located at 3775 Tenth Avenue, on the corner of 202nd Street—a commercial plaza owned by Darío housing multiple lounge-restaurants. There, nearly 30 Venezuelan workers operated until just a few months ago, right after a corruption scandal erupted within Mayor Adams’ administration.

That scandal prompted the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Southern District of New York to open a formal investigation, which—according to some—was dropped thanks to “generosity” from former President Trump, who allegedly took pity on Adams after learning that he had been betrayed by his own party and politically targeted due to internal conflicts. Such betrayals are no surprise in the world of politics. And indeed, the public records Julio has recently reviewed—especially those on CheckbookNYC.com—show that these contracts are still active……

EXCERPT # 3

It comes as no surprise that many politicians aggressively seek out donations from Darío to fund their campaigns, like vultures drawn to the stench of dirty money. Public records reveal that several political figures have cultivated close relationships with him. Yet these politicians, sworn to uphold the law, must recognize that such “altruistic” funds are intended to buy influence and illicit favors—ultimately harming the very citizens they claim to represent. Whether knowingly or not, they end up enabling shady individuals and tainting their own reputations in the process.

With disturbing clarity, public records name some of the beneficiaries of Darío Oleaga’s donations, including _____________, ______________, and even current New York City ________________. As previously mentioned, shortly after being elected ….., ___________ traveled with Darío to the Dominican Republic. Not long after, ______________ awarded him two sizable municipal contracts for immigrant shelter services—one of which was worth over $10.5 million dollars, a figure that underscores the scale of potential corruption.

According to the same public sources, Governor Kathy Hochul also appears among the political figures with whom Darío has cultivated ties and made donations. On social media, one can find photographs capturing the unsettling proximity between power and the narco-artist.

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