Ex‑Congressman David Rivera convicted of secret Venezuelan lobbying scheme
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- Category: United States
- Language: EN
- Published: 2026-05-01 12:12 UTC
- Sources: PBS NewsHour
A jury found former congressman David Rivera and an associate guilty of failing to register as foreign agents, money‑laundering conspiracy, and other charges linked to lobbying for Nicolás Maduro’s government. PBS NewsHour reported the convictions and outlined the charges. No additional reporting contradicted this account.
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