DEERFIELD BEACH, Fla.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Aug 27, 2025--
Prosegur Security, one of the world’s top largest security companies, proudly announces the appointment of Jose G. Rivero as Senior Vice President of its Technology Division. With more than two decades of experience driving business growth and operational transformation across global and national markets, Rivero will lead the company’s rapidly expanding security systems integration and remote security services operations in North America.
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Rivero brings a proven track record of building high-performance teams, delivering innovative solutions, and scaling client portfolios from single-site operations to multi-national engagements. His expertise in electronic security and hybrid security models uniquely positions him to strengthen Prosegur’s technology offerings, further integrating them into holistic, client-centered security solutions.
“Jose’s leadership and vision will be instrumental as we continue to expand our technology portfolio,” said Daren Lopez, CEO of Prosegur Security. “From advanced integrated systems to our industry-leading remote services, his ability to align operations, innovation, and client needs will accelerate our growth and further differentiate Prosegur as a trusted partner in security.”
In his new role, Rivero will focus on:
Rivero holds a bachelor’s degree in criminal justice and an MBA in Technology and Global Management, along with multiple certifications in electronic security platforms. His leadership philosophy centers on sustainable growth, cross-functional collaboration, and measurable business results.
“Prosegur’s global reach and commitment to innovation create an unparalleled opportunity to transform how security technology is delivered,” said Rivero. “I look forward to building on the strong foundation here to drive growth and deliver exceptional value for our clients.”
Industry professionals will have the opportunity to meet Jose and hear more about his vision for Prosegur’s Technology Division at GSX 2025 in New Orleans, Louisiana.
As a global leader operating in over 30 countries, Prosegur Security continues to set the standard for integrated security solutions that combine the best of human expertise and advanced technology. Rivero’s appointment underscores the company’s commitment to growth, innovation, and delivering unmatched security outcomes worldwide.
About Prosegur Security USA
Founded in 1976, Prosegur is a global leader in security delivering cutting-edge technology and customized guarding solutions that meet the evolving needs of businesses across various industries. Prosegur provides innovative security services that integrates human expertise with advanced technology for optimal protection.
Prosegur’s innovative solutions, trusted professionals, and operational excellence has established the company as a global market leader in the security services industry. Prosegur is publicly listed on the Spanish stock exchange and generated over $5 billion in revenue in 2024. With approximately 175,000 employees, Prosegur continues to build trusted partnerships with clients while setting new standards for security solutions across the globe.
For more information about Prosegur and its tailored security solutions for the U.S. market, please visit www.prosegur.us.
Jose Rivero to lead Prosegur Security's Technology division.
WASHINGTON (AP) — U.S. forces in the Caribbean Sea have seized another sanctioned oil tanker that the Trump administration says has ties to Venezuela, part of a broader U.S. effort to take control of the South American country’s oil.
The U.S. Coast Guard boarded the tanker, named Veronica, early Thursday, Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem wrote on social media. The ship had previously passed through Venezuelan waters and was operating in defiance of President Donald Trump’s "established quarantine of sanctioned vessels in the Caribbean,” she said.
U.S. Southern Command said Marines and sailors launched from the aircraft carrier USS Gerald R. Ford to take part in the operation alongside a Coast Guard tactical team, which Noem said conducted the boarding as in previous raids. The military said the ship was seized “without incident.”
Several U.S. government social media accounts posted brief videos that appeared to show various parts of the ship’s capture. Black-and-white footage showed at least four helicopters approaching the ship before hovering over the deck while armed troops dropped down by rope. At least nine people could be seen on the deck of the ship.
The Veronica is the sixth sanctioned tanker seized by U.S. forces as part of the effort by Trump’s administration to control the production, refining and global distribution of Venezuela’s oil products and the fourth since the U.S. ouster of Venezuela President Nicolás Maduro in a surprise nighttime raid almost two weeks ago.
The Veronica last transmitted its location on Jan. 3 as being at anchor off the coast of Aruba, just north of Venezuela’s main oil terminal. According to the data it transmitted at the time, the ship was partially filled with crude.
Days later, the Veronica became one of at least 16 tankers that left the Venezuelan coast in contravention of the quarantine that U.S. forces have set up to block sanctioned ships, according to Samir Madani, the co-founder of TankerTrackers.com. He said his organization used satellite imagery and surface-level photos to document the ship movements.
The ship is currently listed as flying the flag of Guyana and is considered part of the shadow fleet that moves cargoes of oil in violation of U.S. sanctions.
According to its registration data, the ship also has been known as the Gallileo, owned and managed by a company in Russia. In addition, a tanker with the same registration number previously sailed under the name Pegas and was sanctioned by the Treasury Department for being associated with a Russian company moving cargoes of illicit oil.
As with prior posts about such raids, Noem and the military framed the seizure as part of an effort to enforce the law. Noem argued that the multiple captures show that “there is no outrunning or escaping American justice.”
Speaking to reporters at the White House later Thursday, Noem declined to say how many sanctioned oil tankers the U.S. is tracking or whether the government is keeping tabs on freighters beyond the Caribbean Sea.
“I can’t speak to the specifics of the operation, although we are watching the entire shadow fleet and how they’re moving,” she told reporters.
But other officials in Trump's Republican administration have made clear they see the actions as a way to generate cash as they seek to rebuild Venezuela’s battered oil industry and restore its economy.
Trump met with executives from oil companies last week to discuss his goal of investing $100 billion in Venezuela to repair and upgrade its oil production and distribution. His administration has said it expects to sell at least 30 million to 50 million barrels of sanctioned Venezuelan oil.
Associated Press writer Ben Finley contributed to this report.
This story has been corrected to show the Veronica is the fourth, not the third, tanker seized by U.S. forces since Maduro’s capture and the ship also has been known as the Gallileo, not the Galileo.
Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem speaks with reporters at the White House, Thursday, Jan. 15, 2026, in Washington. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)
Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem speaks with reporters at the White House, Thursday, Jan. 15, 2026, in Washington. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci)
Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem speaks with reporters at the White House, Thursday, Jan. 15, 2026, in Washington. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci)
Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem speaks with reporters at the White House, Thursday, Jan. 15, 2026, in Washington. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci)
Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem speaks with reporters at the White House, Thursday, Jan. 15, 2026, in Washington. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci)
U.S. Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem speaks during a press conference, Thursday, Jan. 8, 2026, in New York. (AP Photo/Yuki Iwamura)
U.S. Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem speaks at a news conference at Harry Reid International Airport, Nov. 22, 2025, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/Ronda Churchill, File)
