Former Florida Rep. David Rivera convicted of illegal lobbying for Venezuelan government
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- Category: United States
- Language: EN
- Published: 2026-05-01 15:11 UTC
- Sources: The Hill
A Miami federal jury found ex‑Florida GOP lawmaker David Rivera guilty of conspiracy and violations of the Foreign Agents Registration Act for secretly lobbying on behalf of Venezuela, alongside consultant Esther Nuhfer. The case involved a multimillion‑dollar lobbying campaign directed at U.S. lawmakers. Rivera faces sentencing after the conviction.
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