Convicted on Foreign Agent and Money Laundering Charges

David Rivera and Esther Nuhfer convicted on all counts, including failing to register as foreign agents and money laundering related to a $50 million lobbying campaign for Venezuela during Trump's administration.
Used code words like 'bus driver' for Maduro and 'melons' for millions of dollars.
Tried to lure ExxonMobil back to Caracas by manipulating friends like Marco Rubio and Pete Sessions as pawns.
Backdated documents to justify a $3.75 million wire transfer to a company maintaining Gorr's yacht.
Defense argued Rivera aimed to replace Maduro with less hostile leadership, but prosecutor called it a 'massive secret.'. Trial highlighted Miami's role in foreign influence, but defense compared it to the Salem witch trials, calling evidence flimsy.

Crime | Law | Foreign Policy

Venezuela | Caracas | Miami

2 weeks ago