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Riverer Sentenced to Decade in Prison for Secret Venezuelan Lobbying
justice7 days ago

Riverer Sentenced to Decade in Prison for Secret Venezuelan Lobbying

Former Florida congressman David Rivera was sentenced to 10 years in federal prison for his role in a secret $50 million lobbying campaign on behalf of the Venezuelan government. Rivera, a Republican and political mentor to Secretary of State Marco Rubio, was convicted of failing to register as a foreign agent and conspiracy to commit money laundering. The judge characterized the scheme as a fraudulent effort to bypass the Foreign Agents Registration Act, despite Rivera's defense that he advocated for the removal of President Nicolás Maduro. Rivera must also forfeit his Florida properties.

via The Washington Post|
#david-rivera#foreign-agents-registration-act#justice
Former Congressman David Rivera Sentenced to 10 Years for Secret Venezuelan Lobbying
politics7 days ago

Former Congressman David Rivera Sentenced to 10 Years for Secret Venezuelan Lobbying

Former Florida congressman David Rivera has been sentenced to 10 years in federal prison for money laundering and acting as an undeclared foreign agent. He and co-defendant Esther Nuhfer were convicted for a secret $50 million lobbying campaign on behalf of the Venezuelan government. Rivera must also forfeit his Florida properties.

via CNN|
#david-rivera#foreign-agents-registration-act#marco-rubio
Judge Sentences Ex-Congressman David Rivera to 10 Years for Secret Venezuela Lobbying Scheme
politics7 days ago

Judge Sentences Ex-Congressman David Rivera to 10 Years for Secret Venezuela Lobbying Scheme

Former US Representative David Rivera has been sentenced to 10 years in federal prison for money laundering and acting as an undeclared foreign agent. The conviction stems from a secret $50 million contract with a US subsidiary of Venezuela's state oil company, PDVSA, intended to influence US policy toward the Maduro government. Rivera must also forfeit his Florida properties. His co-defendant, political consultant Esther Nuhfer, was also found guilty. While the defense argued the work was exempt commercial lobbying, the judge characterized it as a fraudulent scheme to bypass the Foreign Agents Registration Act.

via bbc.com|
#david-rivera#federal-sentencing#foreign-agents-registration-act
Former Florida Congressman David Rivera Sentenced to 10 Years for Illegal Lobbying for Maduro
politics7 days ago

Former Florida Congressman David Rivera Sentenced to 10 Years for Illegal Lobbying for Maduro

David Rivera, a former U.S. congressman and close associate of Marco Rubio, was sentenced to 10 years in federal prison for failing to register as a foreign agent while lobbying for the government of Nicolás Maduro. The judge characterized the case as a money-laundering scheme involving a $50 million contract and sham agreements, including a $3.75 million transfer for a luxury yacht. While defense attorneys argued the work was exempt commercial lobbying for ExxonMobil, prosecutors maintained Rivera used the contract to cover illegal political activities aimed at influencing U.S.-Venezuela relations. Rivera remains popular among Miami’s Cuban American community, with supporters and former colleagues testifying in his favor despite the conviction.

via apnews.com|
#david-rivera#foreign-agents-registration-act#nicolas-maduro
Rubio Takes Stand in Maduro Lobbying Trial Involving Ex-Congressman
world6 months ago

Rubio Takes Stand in Maduro Lobbying Trial Involving Ex-Congressman

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio testified in the trial of ex-congressman David Rivera, who is accused of secretly lobbying for Maduro’s Venezuela to ease sanctions; Rivera and co-defendant Esther Nuhfer allegedly earned a $50 million contract from a PDVSA subsidiary to influence Rubio and other officials. Rubio, who says he has not been involved, noted their long friendship but denied any role in the scheme. The case marks the first time a current cabinet member testified in a U.S. criminal trial since 1983.

via BBC|
#david-rivera#foreign-agents-registration-act#maduro
Rubio to take stand in trial tied to Venezuela oil deal and shadow lobbying by a Florida ally
politics-and-policy6 months ago

Rubio to take stand in trial tied to Venezuela oil deal and shadow lobbying by a Florida ally

Secretary of State Marco Rubio is set to testify in the federal trial of former Rep. David Rivera, who is accused of secretly lobbying for Venezuela’s government in connection with a $50 million CITGO contract; Rubio asked to be called as a prosecution witness after Rivera’s team sought to call him as a defense witness, underscoring Rubio’s long-running ties to Rivera and the case’s broader implications for foreign influence in Latin America.

via Axios|
#citgo#david-rivera#foreign-agents