Monterey Salinas, CA, October 2, 2026 — David Rivera, a former Republican congressman and associate of U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio, has been sentenced to 10 years in federal prison in Miami. The sentence stems from his conviction for orchestrating a secret lobbying campaign valued at $50 million on behalf of Venezuela. The activities took place during the first administration of President Donald Trump.

Rivera was found guilty on charges that included failing to register as a foreign agent and conspiracy to commit money laundering. The exact date of the sentencing and the conviction were not specified in the provided information.

The scheme involved undisclosed lobbying efforts for the South American nation. Details regarding the specific actions taken by Rivera or the timeline of the $50 million campaign beyond its occurrence during the first Trump administration were not provided.

Rivera, who previously served as a U.S. Representative for Florida’s 25th congressional district, was a longtime acquaintance of Marco Rubio, the current U.S. Secretary of State. The nature of their relationship and any potential implications were not further detailed.

The conviction and subsequent sentencing highlight federal enforcement actions related to foreign influence and financial transparency. The prosecution centered on Rivera’s role in facilitating these undeclared activities. Further details concerning the legal proceedings, including the specific dates of key events or the exact breakdown of the conspiracy charges, were not made public in the summary.


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