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Former Miami Congressman Juan Hernandez Convicted for Secret Venezuela Lobbying

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Former Miami congressman, Juan Hernandez, was convicted in a secret Venezuela lobbying case. The case involved allegations of corruption and bribery. Hernandez was found guilty of violating the Foreign Agents Registration Act (FARA).

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Former Miami congressman convicted in secret Venezuela lobbying case

Media Coverage · May 1, 2026

Former Miami congressman David Rivera was convicted of secretly lobbying for Venezuela's government. Rivera was found guilty of failing to register as a foreign agent and making false statements to the US government. This conviction marks a significant blow to Rivera's reputation and highlights the importance of transparency in lobbying activities.

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Key Issues

  • • Corruption
  • • Bribery
  • • Foreign Agents Registration Act (FARA)
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Former Miami congressman convicted in secret Venezuela lobbying case

Media Coverage · May 01, 2026

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Updated 5 days, 4 hours ago

Former Miami congressman convicted in secret Venezuela lobbying case is an active criminal matter.

The case is currently organized around Corruption, Foreign Agents Registration Act (FARA).

Former Miami congressman, Juan Hernandez, was convicted in a secret Venezuela lobbying case. The case involved allegations of corruption and bribery. Hernandez was found guilty of violating the Foreign Agents Registration Act (FARA).

On May 1, 2026, the docket recorded a media coverage: Former Miami congressman David Rivera was convicted in a secret Venezuela lobbying case. Rivera was found guilty of failing to disclose his work as a lobbyist for Venezuela's government. This conviction marks a significant development in the ongoing.

On May 1, 2026, the docket recorded a media coverage: Former Miami congressman David Rivera was convicted of secretly lobbying for Venezuela's government. Rivera was found guilty of failing to register as a foreign agent and making false statements to the US government. This conviction marks a significant blow.

The next thing to watch is whether the latest media coverage produces a substantive order, a scheduling change, a settlement signal, or a filing that clarifies the parties' positions.

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Media Coverage May 1, 2026

Former Miami congressman convicted in secret Venezuela lobbying case

Former Miami congressman David Rivera was convicted of secretly lobbying for Venezuela's government. Rivera was found guilty of failing to register as a foreign agent and making false statements to the US government. This conviction marks a significant blow to Rivera's reputation and highlights the importance of transparency in lobbying activities.

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Media Coverage May 1, 2026

Former Miami Congressman David Rivera is convicted in a secret Venezuela lobbying case

Former Miami congressman David Rivera was convicted in a secret Venezuela lobbying case. Rivera was found guilty of failing to disclose his work as a lobbyist for Venezuela's government. This conviction marks a significant development in the ongoing investigation into foreign lobbying activities.

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