October 2, 2026

David Rivera Sentenced to 10 Years for Lobbying on Behalf of Venezuela

David Rivera was sentenced to 10 years in prison for money laundering and failing to register as a foreign agent while lobbying for Venezuela's state-run oil company.
Rivera must forfeit his Florida properties as part of his sentence, and his associate, Esther Nuhfer, was also convicted in the case.
The lobbying efforts were part of a $50 million contract aimed at improving U.S.-Venezuela relations during a period of heightened tensions.

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