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News in English (USA) / 02.05.2026 / 00:00

Former Florida Congressman David Rivera Convicted of Secretly Lobbying for Venezuela

A jury has convicted former Florida Congressman David Rivera for secretly lobbying U.S. officials on behalf of Venezuela during the first Trump administration. Rivera was found guilty of violating the Foreign Agents Registration Act (FARA) in connection with a $50 million lobbying campaign aimed at influencing U.S. policy regarding Venezuela. The conviction marks a significant outcome in a high-profile case involving foreign lobbying, resulting in Rivera being jailed ahead of sentencing.
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