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David Rivera convicted of lobbying for Venezuela
A federal jury in Miami found David Rivera guilty of conspiracy related to lobbying activities. He was accused of working to influence U.S. officials on behalf of the Venezuelan government. (sources: nbcnews, thehill, washingtonpost, nytimes)
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David Rivera was convicted on all counts for secretly lobbying U.S. officials to ease sanctions on Venezuela. He received a $50 million contract for these activities during the Maduro administration.
- David Rivera was convicted of conspiracy and other crimes in a federal court.
- The lobbying efforts were aimed at influencing U.S. policy during the Trump administration.
- Rivera received a $50 million contract for his lobbying work on behalf of Venezuela.
Why it matters
The case highlights issues related to foreign lobbying and U.S. sanctions policy.
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