Arrested administrator of Monitor Dólar, a page that published the parallel dollar in Venezuela.
Carlos Pérez Abreu was arrested in the El Valle parish of Caracas as part of a Public Ministry investigation linked to events related to the alleged economic war. According to the official report, he had an identification card from the Executive Directorate of the Judiciary, an administrative branch of the Judicial Power.
The National Bolivarian Police arrested Carlos Pérez Abreu, 40 years old, identified as the alleged administrator of Monitor Dólar, an Instagram account that publishes the value of the parallel dollar in Venezuela daily.
Pérez Abreu was arrested in the El Valle parish of Caracas as part of a Public Ministry investigation linked to events related to the alleged economic war, according to information published by journalist Eligio Rojas.
The administrator of the account that published the parallel dollar had a DEM identification card.
The official report indicates that the detainee had an identification card from the Executive Directorate of the Judiciary, an administrative branch of the Judicial Power, and was located through digital tracking techniques.
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Investigators, Rojas stated, assured that Pérez Abreu operated as the creator and administrator of the account, which - they argued - disseminates exchange rates different from those established by the Central Bank of Venezuela.
The authorities argue that these publications have contributed to speculation, economic imbalance, and 'sabotage against the Venezuelan State.'
The Prosecutor's Office indicated that the administration of the site obtained 'illicit profits derived from price variations for disproportionate profit purposes'. They also stated that the content published on the account 'has generated a devastating impact on the purchasing power of Venezuelans.'
Pérez Abreu was placed under the jurisdiction of the 59th National Prosecutor's Office, under the direction of lawyer María Gabriela Franco Viloria.
Breaking News: Agents of the PNB arrested Carlos Andrés Pérez Abreu, classified as the creator of the site from which the price of the U.S. currency different from the BCV was promoted. Pérez had an identification card from the Executive Directorate of the Judiciary.
May 28, 2025
The number of detainees for operating the Monitor Dólar account, which shows the real value of the currency in Venezuela, has risen to 20.
The existence of an official exchange rate, set by the Central Bank, and another parallel rate, which reflects a different price for the U.S. currency, represents a constant source of economic imbalances.
In a recent announcement, Diosdado Cabello, Minister of Interior, Justice, and Peace, reported the arrest of at least 20 people linked to the Instagram account 'Monitor Dólar'. This account is known for publishing the value of the parallel dollar, a figure that frequently exceeds the official exchange rate set by the Central Bank of Venezuela (BCV).
The Attorney General, Tarek William Saab, reported that Carlos Pérez Abreu, identified as the administrator of the Monitor Dólar account, was arrested and will face charges for 'terrorism, money laundering, illegal fundraising, deceptive offering, and association'. These accusations reflect the regime's focus on what it considers deliberate attempts at economic and social destabilization.
The 'Al Cambio' Application, Parallel Dollar Marker in Venezuela, has been shut down.
May 30, 2025
In recent hours, users across the country reported the sudden disconnection of the 'Al Cambio' application, a recognized digital platform dedicated to publishing the behavior of the parallel dollar in Venezuela.
The app, which operated as an unofficial reference for the exchange rate, is no longer available on its website or mobile versions, causing confusion among those who used it as a daily tool for commercial, financial, and informal activities.
So far, no official statement has been issued by the developers of the application, nor are the reasons behind the closure known for certain. However, unofficial sources point to possible regulatory actions or administrative blockages related to monitoring and controlling the dissemination of exchange rate information outside the legal framework established by the Venezuelan State.
The platform 'Al Cambio' gained popularity in recent years by offering constant and accessible updates on the parallel dollar, a rate that often significantly influences prices in the informal market and the daily economy of millions of Venezuelans.
Its disappearance from the digital environment occurs at a time when the control and handling of sensitive financial information has taken on a new impetus by the authorities, who have intensified mechanisms for monitoring content that affects national economic stability.
Users on social media have expressed their concern over the lack of reliable reference alternatives and the uncertainty that this absence could generate in daily commercial dynamics.
It is expected that in the coming hours the competent authorities or those responsible for the app will provide more details about what happened.
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