Ex-Congressman Rivera on Trial for Venezuela Lobbying
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Former U.S. Congressman David Rivera stands trial in Miami, accused of accepting $20 million from Venezuelan state companies to lobby against U.S. sanctions on Nicolas Maduros government, without registering as a foreign agent. Prosecutors allege Rivera, a Republican who served from 2011 to 2013, worked to improve U.S.-Venezuela relations during Trumps first term, involving Delcy Rodriguez, now Venezuelas interim president. Rivera, 60, has pleaded not guilty to ten counts, including money laundering conspiracy. His defense argues he didnt need to register due to payments through a U.S. affiliate of Venezuelas state oil company and that he was aiding the opposition to remove Maduro. The trial may feature Secretary of State Marco Rubio as a witness, despite Trumps later sanctions on Venezuela.
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