A former Florida congressman has just been convicted for his role in a $50 million campaign to secretly lobby U.S. officials on behalf of the government of Venezuela.
Ex-GOP Rep. David Rivera and lobbyist Esther Nuhfe were found guilty of multiple serious charges related to conspiracy and violating the Foreign Agents Registration Act (FARA.)
U.S. Attorney Reding Quiñones announced on X:
A former U.S. congressman and a lobbyist were convicted of secretly acting as unregistered agents for Venezuela, using political connections and millions in foreign funds to influence U.S. policy while concealing their activities. The message is clear—covert foreign lobbying and… pic.twitter.com/HkJcXpVbhw
— US Attorney Reding Quiñones (@USAO_SDFL) May 1, 2026
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