Rivera's Trial: Foreign Lobbying, Code Words, and Yachts
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Former Miami congressman David Rivera stands trial for allegedly secretly lobbying for Venezuelas government during the Trump administration, taking a $50 million contract from PDVSA without registering as a foreign agent. Prosecutors claim he used his Republican ties to push for softer U.S. policy, working with Texas congressman Pete Sessions and media tycoon Raúl Gorrín. Riveras defense argues the contract was with a U.S. subsidiary for Citgo positioning. The trial highlights foreign influence risks in U.S. politics, with both sides digging into old networks.
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