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In Venezuela, the Debt Collector Is the Devil

NYT > World News·June 6, 2026
In Venezuela, the Debt Collector Is the Devil

Dr. Diablo, a debt collector in Venezuela's capital, uses unorthodox methods to collect debts, including public humiliation. He and his team, often armed with pitchforks, shame debtors into paying their debts. This approach has become a common practice in the country, where traditional debt collection methods have proven ineffective. Dr. Diablo's tactics have raised concerns, but for some, they are a necessary means to an end in a struggling economy.

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