Venezuelan Debt Collector 'Dr. Diablo' Uses Public Humiliation Tactics

The story focuses on debt collection in Venezuela’s capital, Caracas. A collector calling himself Dr. Diablo leads the The story focuses on debt collection in Venezuela’s capital, Caracas. A collector calling himself Dr. Diablo leads the

effort. He is accompanied by a group wielding pitchforks. Their method relies on public humiliation of debtors. The aim is to pressure people into paying what they owe. The tactics are described as harsh and intimidating. Observers

note the use of fear to enforce repayment. The practice raises concerns about debt‑collection ethics in the city.