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Ex-congressman and Rubio ally gets 10 years for secret Venezuela lobbying
Washington Post Politics·October 2, 2026·1 min read
Former congressman David Rivera (R-Florida) was sentenced to 10 years in prison for secret lobbying for Venezuela. Despite a $50 million contract from Venezuela's government, Rivera claimed he advocated for the removal of President Nicolás Maduro. The case highlights the consequences of undisclosed foreign influence activities by former U.S. officials.
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