What's happened
A new indictment against lobbyist Juan Carlos Rivera details his alleged efforts to remove U.S. sanctions on Venezuelan businessman Raúl Gorrín. Rivera reportedly received over $5.5 million for his lobbying activities, which included creating fake shell companies and failing to register under the Foreign Agents Registration Act.
Why it matters
What the papers say
According to The Independent, the indictment reveals Rivera's alleged lobbying efforts to lift sanctions against Gorrín, who has faced multiple bribery charges. The article notes that Rivera's actions included creating fake companies to disguise his lobbying efforts. AP News corroborates these details, emphasizing the financial gains Rivera reportedly received and the legal implications of his failure to register as a foreign agent. Both sources highlight the broader context of corruption in Venezuela and the U.S. government's ongoing investigations into these matters.
How we got here
Rivera's indictment follows previous charges related to his lobbying efforts for Gorrín, who has been implicated in bribery and corruption linked to the Venezuelan government. Rivera was previously arrested in 2022 for a separate illegal lobbying case.
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