What is big oil up to in South America?

What are those shiny gas station folks up to in South America these days?

Take a look:
http://www.vanityfair.com/politics/features/2007/05/texaco200705?currentPage=4

A perfect example at how enough money can unequicovably delay or postpone judicial action to the point of rendering it useless. When you kiss your children good night, let's hope they don't spit in your eye.