Ex-Florida GOP lawmaker convicted of secretly lobbying for Venezuela
Summary
A Miami jury found former Florida Republican Representative David Rivera guilty of secretly lobbying for the Venezuelan government. He and his consultant broke U.S. law by not registering as foreign agents while trying to influence U.S. lawmakers.Key Facts
- David Rivera is a former Republican member of the Florida House of Representatives.
- He was convicted of conspiracy and other crimes related to lobbying for Venezuela.
- Rivera and his consultant, Esther Nuhfer, did not register under the Foreign Agents Registration Act (FARA).
- FARA requires people working for foreign governments to disclose their activities in the U.S.
- The lobbying campaign involved millions of dollars.
- The case was decided by a federal jury in Miami.
- Secret lobbying means trying to influence government officials without telling them who is behind the effort.
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