In the academic world, where knowledge should be the main currency, a silent war is being waged behind the scenes using all the technological tools available today. Educational institutions, edtech startups, and innovative universities are facing a growing wave of sabotage, threatening not only fair competition but also access to quality education. The question is: who is behind these attacks, and what are the real interests involved?The Growing Phenomenon of SabotageIn recent years, education has become a highly profitable sector, moving billions of dollars in courses, certifications, and educational technologies. With the rise of digital platforms and the globalization of education, established institutions have begun to see new players as direct threats. The result? A series of unethical practices aimed at weakening those who dare to innovate.Among the most common sabotage strategies are the spread of false information, manipulation of online reviews, boycott of institutional agreements, and even cyberattacks on emerging platforms. Reports indicate that traditional universities and large educational conglomerates have used their influence to block initiatives promoting accessibility and innovation in teaching.In many cases, institutions and individuals go beyond mere lack of ethics, breaking moral and legal boundaries through tactics such as identity fraud, negative marketing, industrial espionage, and forgery.Alarming CasesSince 2015, there has been a significant increase in the number of universities registered in the United States by Brazilian academics. Since then, the cutthroat race for market monopoly has intensified.A Specific CaseOne such case appears to involve Ms. Ana Paula Teixeira. She leads CBS, a company registered in the state of Florida in the U.S. and also in France. She also heads Revalide in Brazil, which offers consultancy services for the recognition and validation of foreign academic degrees in Brazil.A simple public consultation reveals that her company, Revalide, has multiple complaints listed on the “Reclame Aqui” website—none of which appear to have been answered.Ana Paula has allegedly used multiple strategies to sabotage competing universities in the U.S., with the apparent goal of destroying them.Negative MarketingIn a previous report, our newspaper exposed the negative effects of this style of marketing. Ana Paula was named in that earlier investigation.There is material evidence that she has engaged in negative marketing campaigns targeting educational institutions that do not bring her direct financial benefit. She publicly promotes those institutions that are partnered with or affiliated with her businesses while speaking negatively about those that are not.According to testimonials, she has allegedly made false reports against American universities with the aim of harming their reputation and eliminating competition. Her main channel for spreading disinformation is through social media platforms like Instagram and Facebook, closely linked to her Revalide brand.The Revalide Instagram account currently has just over 20,000 followers.Ongoing Complaints Regarding Sabotage in the Educational MarketAna Paula has been reported to the Public Prosecutor’s Office in Brazil and, according to sources, also to the FBI in the United States.A quick internet search reveals that she is named in 36 legal proceedings. Evidence suggests that Ana Paula Teixeira used her own credit card—with identifiable geolocation data—to help dissolve competing universities in the United States.Her name and personal data appear in company filings, including an official statement claiming she committed the crime of impersonating a legal representative in order to shut down American universities through the Florida Department of State. These crimes are documented in publicly accessible files available on official sites such as Sunbiz.It is important to note that our investigative team has gathered names, companies, and additional data connected to this case. Investigations are ongoing.And you — what do you think of all this?—Disclaimer: This is an investigative article requested by various international institutions seeking to clarify the facts mentioned above. Ordo Liberalis News does not operate to favor any private interests, and stands only for the public’s right to information. All accusations presented here are backed by documents and evidence for the purpose of journalistic transparency.
