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Another well-known figure who now advocates on behalf of a number of Caribbean countries is Carlos Trujillo, a former U.S. ambassador and Trump candidate. His company, Continental Strategy LLC, helped to organise a $23 billion purchase for major ports in Panama and recorded $3.6 million in income in early 2025.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Even while foreign countries frequently lobby during new administrations, researchers have noticed a rise in engagement from Latin America. \"Latin American leaders will undoubtedly find more fertile breeding ground to pursue their interests now that some of these folks are in government or have direct access to government,\" Jake Johnston of the Center for Economic and Policy Research told The Guardian.<\/p>\n","post_title":"Inside lobbying by Latin American leaders to influence Trump\u2019s White House","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"inside-lobbying-by-latin-american-leaders-to-influence-trumps-white-house","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2025-05-17 18:37:50","post_modified_gmt":"2025-05-17 18:37:50","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/dctransparency.com\/?p=7796","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"prev":true,"total_page":7},"paged":1,"column_class":"jeg_col_2o3","class":"epic_block_3"};
Key roles have also been performed by<\/a> seasoned agents like Mauricio Claver-Carone and Otto Reich, who have long been influential in Republican foreign policy circles. Claver-Carone, who had played a key role in shaping anti-Cuba policies, is currently working with Secretary of State Marco Rubio as Trump's special envoy to Latin America.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Another well-known figure who now advocates on behalf of a number of Caribbean countries is Carlos Trujillo, a former U.S. ambassador and Trump candidate. His company, Continental Strategy LLC, helped to organise a $23 billion purchase for major ports in Panama and recorded $3.6 million in income in early 2025.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Even while foreign countries frequently lobby during new administrations, researchers have noticed a rise in engagement from Latin America. \"Latin American leaders will undoubtedly find more fertile breeding ground to pursue their interests now that some of these folks are in government or have direct access to government,\" Jake Johnston of the Center for Economic and Policy Research told The Guardian.<\/p>\n","post_title":"Inside lobbying by Latin American leaders to influence Trump\u2019s White House","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"inside-lobbying-by-latin-american-leaders-to-influence-trumps-white-house","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2025-05-17 18:37:50","post_modified_gmt":"2025-05-17 18:37:50","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/dctransparency.com\/?p=7796","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"prev":true,"total_page":7},"paged":1,"column_class":"jeg_col_2o3","class":"epic_block_3"};
Key roles have also been performed by<\/a> seasoned agents like Mauricio Claver-Carone and Otto Reich, who have long been influential in Republican foreign policy circles. Claver-Carone, who had played a key role in shaping anti-Cuba policies, is currently working with Secretary of State Marco Rubio as Trump's special envoy to Latin America.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Another well-known figure who now advocates on behalf of a number of Caribbean countries is Carlos Trujillo, a former U.S. ambassador and Trump candidate. His company, Continental Strategy LLC, helped to organise a $23 billion purchase for major ports in Panama and recorded $3.6 million in income in early 2025.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Even while foreign countries frequently lobby during new administrations, researchers have noticed a rise in engagement from Latin America. \"Latin American leaders will undoubtedly find more fertile breeding ground to pursue their interests now that some of these folks are in government or have direct access to government,\" Jake Johnston of the Center for Economic and Policy Research told The Guardian.<\/p>\n","post_title":"Inside lobbying by Latin American leaders to influence Trump\u2019s White House","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"inside-lobbying-by-latin-american-leaders-to-influence-trumps-white-house","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2025-05-17 18:37:50","post_modified_gmt":"2025-05-17 18:37:50","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/dctransparency.com\/?p=7796","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"prev":true,"total_page":7},"paged":1,"column_class":"jeg_col_2o3","class":"epic_block_3"};
According to The Guardian, Damian Merlo, a Miami-based advisor with close Republican links, is responsible for a number of these lobbying connections. Merlo, who has worked for both Bukele and Milei, is still a key player in organizing access to Trump officials via companies such as Tactic Global. In an effort to defuse tensions with the Biden administration following Milei's election victory in 2023, he cut relations with Merlo; nevertheless, since then, his connections with networks that support Trump have become stronger.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Key roles have also been performed by<\/a> seasoned agents like Mauricio Claver-Carone and Otto Reich, who have long been influential in Republican foreign policy circles. Claver-Carone, who had played a key role in shaping anti-Cuba policies, is currently working with Secretary of State Marco Rubio as Trump's special envoy to Latin America.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Another well-known figure who now advocates on behalf of a number of Caribbean countries is Carlos Trujillo, a former U.S. ambassador and Trump candidate. His company, Continental Strategy LLC, helped to organise a $23 billion purchase for major ports in Panama and recorded $3.6 million in income in early 2025.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Even while foreign countries frequently lobby during new administrations, researchers have noticed a rise in engagement from Latin America. \"Latin American leaders will undoubtedly find more fertile breeding ground to pursue their interests now that some of these folks are in government or have direct access to government,\" Jake Johnston of the Center for Economic and Policy Research told The Guardian.<\/p>\n","post_title":"Inside lobbying by Latin American leaders to influence Trump\u2019s White House","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"inside-lobbying-by-latin-american-leaders-to-influence-trumps-white-house","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2025-05-17 18:37:50","post_modified_gmt":"2025-05-17 18:37:50","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/dctransparency.com\/?p=7796","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"prev":true,"total_page":7},"paged":1,"column_class":"jeg_col_2o3","class":"epic_block_3"};
Meanwhile, Argentina's President Javier Milei adopted a high-profile strategy by dining with Trump at Mar-a-Lago and attending CPAC with Elon Musk<\/a>. These actions came before a $20 billion IMF agreement and Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent's visit to the South American nation. There will apparently be a meeting at the Oval Office and a trade agreement soon.<\/p>\n\n\n\n According to The Guardian, Damian Merlo, a Miami-based advisor with close Republican links, is responsible for a number of these lobbying connections. Merlo, who has worked for both Bukele and Milei, is still a key player in organizing access to Trump officials via companies such as Tactic Global. In an effort to defuse tensions with the Biden administration following Milei's election victory in 2023, he cut relations with Merlo; nevertheless, since then, his connections with networks that support Trump have become stronger.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Key roles have also been performed by<\/a> seasoned agents like Mauricio Claver-Carone and Otto Reich, who have long been influential in Republican foreign policy circles. Claver-Carone, who had played a key role in shaping anti-Cuba policies, is currently working with Secretary of State Marco Rubio as Trump's special envoy to Latin America.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Another well-known figure who now advocates on behalf of a number of Caribbean countries is Carlos Trujillo, a former U.S. ambassador and Trump candidate. His company, Continental Strategy LLC, helped to organise a $23 billion purchase for major ports in Panama and recorded $3.6 million in income in early 2025.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Even while foreign countries frequently lobby during new administrations, researchers have noticed a rise in engagement from Latin America. \"Latin American leaders will undoubtedly find more fertile breeding ground to pursue their interests now that some of these folks are in government or have direct access to government,\" Jake Johnston of the Center for Economic and Policy Research told The Guardian.<\/p>\n","post_title":"Inside lobbying by Latin American leaders to influence Trump\u2019s White House","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"inside-lobbying-by-latin-american-leaders-to-influence-trumps-white-house","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2025-05-17 18:37:50","post_modified_gmt":"2025-05-17 18:37:50","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/dctransparency.com\/?p=7796","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"prev":true,"total_page":7},"paged":1,"column_class":"jeg_col_2o3","class":"epic_block_3"};
Another example is Ecuador's President Daniel Noboa, who, just before winning a contested election, used a contract with Mercury Public Affairs to secure increased arms shipments and a favorable U.S. intelligence assessment. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Meanwhile, Argentina's President Javier Milei adopted a high-profile strategy by dining with Trump at Mar-a-Lago and attending CPAC with Elon Musk<\/a>. These actions came before a $20 billion IMF agreement and Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent's visit to the South American nation. There will apparently be a meeting at the Oval Office and a trade agreement soon.<\/p>\n\n\n\n According to The Guardian, Damian Merlo, a Miami-based advisor with close Republican links, is responsible for a number of these lobbying connections. Merlo, who has worked for both Bukele and Milei, is still a key player in organizing access to Trump officials via companies such as Tactic Global. In an effort to defuse tensions with the Biden administration following Milei's election victory in 2023, he cut relations with Merlo; nevertheless, since then, his connections with networks that support Trump have become stronger.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Key roles have also been performed by<\/a> seasoned agents like Mauricio Claver-Carone and Otto Reich, who have long been influential in Republican foreign policy circles. Claver-Carone, who had played a key role in shaping anti-Cuba policies, is currently working with Secretary of State Marco Rubio as Trump's special envoy to Latin America.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Another well-known figure who now advocates on behalf of a number of Caribbean countries is Carlos Trujillo, a former U.S. ambassador and Trump candidate. His company, Continental Strategy LLC, helped to organise a $23 billion purchase for major ports in Panama and recorded $3.6 million in income in early 2025.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Even while foreign countries frequently lobby during new administrations, researchers have noticed a rise in engagement from Latin America. \"Latin American leaders will undoubtedly find more fertile breeding ground to pursue their interests now that some of these folks are in government or have direct access to government,\" Jake Johnston of the Center for Economic and Policy Research told The Guardian.<\/p>\n","post_title":"Inside lobbying by Latin American leaders to influence Trump\u2019s White House","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"inside-lobbying-by-latin-american-leaders-to-influence-trumps-white-house","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2025-05-17 18:37:50","post_modified_gmt":"2025-05-17 18:37:50","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/dctransparency.com\/?p=7796","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"prev":true,"total_page":7},"paged":1,"column_class":"jeg_col_2o3","class":"epic_block_3"};
For instance, President Nayib Bukele of El Salvador committed $1.5 million over the next three years and went on to gain an Oval Office visit, a nuclear energy contract, U.S. support in building a contentious mega-prison, and an enhancement in travel safety.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Another example is Ecuador's President Daniel Noboa, who, just before winning a contested election, used a contract with Mercury Public Affairs to secure increased arms shipments and a favorable U.S. intelligence assessment. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Meanwhile, Argentina's President Javier Milei adopted a high-profile strategy by dining with Trump at Mar-a-Lago and attending CPAC with Elon Musk<\/a>. These actions came before a $20 billion IMF agreement and Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent's visit to the South American nation. There will apparently be a meeting at the Oval Office and a trade agreement soon.<\/p>\n\n\n\n According to The Guardian, Damian Merlo, a Miami-based advisor with close Republican links, is responsible for a number of these lobbying connections. Merlo, who has worked for both Bukele and Milei, is still a key player in organizing access to Trump officials via companies such as Tactic Global. In an effort to defuse tensions with the Biden administration following Milei's election victory in 2023, he cut relations with Merlo; nevertheless, since then, his connections with networks that support Trump have become stronger.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Key roles have also been performed by<\/a> seasoned agents like Mauricio Claver-Carone and Otto Reich, who have long been influential in Republican foreign policy circles. Claver-Carone, who had played a key role in shaping anti-Cuba policies, is currently working with Secretary of State Marco Rubio as Trump's special envoy to Latin America.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Another well-known figure who now advocates on behalf of a number of Caribbean countries is Carlos Trujillo, a former U.S. ambassador and Trump candidate. His company, Continental Strategy LLC, helped to organise a $23 billion purchase for major ports in Panama and recorded $3.6 million in income in early 2025.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Even while foreign countries frequently lobby during new administrations, researchers have noticed a rise in engagement from Latin America. \"Latin American leaders will undoubtedly find more fertile breeding ground to pursue their interests now that some of these folks are in government or have direct access to government,\" Jake Johnston of the Center for Economic and Policy Research told The Guardian.<\/p>\n","post_title":"Inside lobbying by Latin American leaders to influence Trump\u2019s White House","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"inside-lobbying-by-latin-american-leaders-to-influence-trumps-white-house","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2025-05-17 18:37:50","post_modified_gmt":"2025-05-17 18:37:50","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/dctransparency.com\/?p=7796","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"prev":true,"total_page":7},"paged":1,"column_class":"jeg_col_2o3","class":"epic_block_3"};
For instance, President Nayib Bukele of El Salvador committed $1.5 million over the next three years and went on to gain an Oval Office visit, a nuclear energy contract, U.S. support in building a contentious mega-prison, and an enhancement in travel safety.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Another example is Ecuador's President Daniel Noboa, who, just before winning a contested election, used a contract with Mercury Public Affairs to secure increased arms shipments and a favorable U.S. intelligence assessment. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Meanwhile, Argentina's President Javier Milei adopted a high-profile strategy by dining with Trump at Mar-a-Lago and attending CPAC with Elon Musk<\/a>. These actions came before a $20 billion IMF agreement and Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent's visit to the South American nation. There will apparently be a meeting at the Oval Office and a trade agreement soon.<\/p>\n\n\n\n According to The Guardian, Damian Merlo, a Miami-based advisor with close Republican links, is responsible for a number of these lobbying connections. Merlo, who has worked for both Bukele and Milei, is still a key player in organizing access to Trump officials via companies such as Tactic Global. In an effort to defuse tensions with the Biden administration following Milei's election victory in 2023, he cut relations with Merlo; nevertheless, since then, his connections with networks that support Trump have become stronger.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Key roles have also been performed by<\/a> seasoned agents like Mauricio Claver-Carone and Otto Reich, who have long been influential in Republican foreign policy circles. Claver-Carone, who had played a key role in shaping anti-Cuba policies, is currently working with Secretary of State Marco Rubio as Trump's special envoy to Latin America.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Another well-known figure who now advocates on behalf of a number of Caribbean countries is Carlos Trujillo, a former U.S. ambassador and Trump candidate. His company, Continental Strategy LLC, helped to organise a $23 billion purchase for major ports in Panama and recorded $3.6 million in income in early 2025.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Even while foreign countries frequently lobby during new administrations, researchers have noticed a rise in engagement from Latin America. \"Latin American leaders will undoubtedly find more fertile breeding ground to pursue their interests now that some of these folks are in government or have direct access to government,\" Jake Johnston of the Center for Economic and Policy Research told The Guardian.<\/p>\n","post_title":"Inside lobbying by Latin American leaders to influence Trump\u2019s White House","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"inside-lobbying-by-latin-american-leaders-to-influence-trumps-white-house","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2025-05-17 18:37:50","post_modified_gmt":"2025-05-17 18:37:50","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/dctransparency.com\/?p=7796","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"prev":true,"total_page":7},"paged":1,"column_class":"jeg_col_2o3","class":"epic_block_3"};
According to The Guardian, the lobbying efforts include demands for diplomatic access, energy investments, commercial agreements, and military assistance. <\/p>\n\n\n\n For instance, President Nayib Bukele of El Salvador committed $1.5 million over the next three years and went on to gain an Oval Office visit, a nuclear energy contract, U.S. support in building a contentious mega-prison, and an enhancement in travel safety.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Another example is Ecuador's President Daniel Noboa, who, just before winning a contested election, used a contract with Mercury Public Affairs to secure increased arms shipments and a favorable U.S. intelligence assessment. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Meanwhile, Argentina's President Javier Milei adopted a high-profile strategy by dining with Trump at Mar-a-Lago and attending CPAC with Elon Musk<\/a>. These actions came before a $20 billion IMF agreement and Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent's visit to the South American nation. There will apparently be a meeting at the Oval Office and a trade agreement soon.<\/p>\n\n\n\n According to The Guardian, Damian Merlo, a Miami-based advisor with close Republican links, is responsible for a number of these lobbying connections. Merlo, who has worked for both Bukele and Milei, is still a key player in organizing access to Trump officials via companies such as Tactic Global. In an effort to defuse tensions with the Biden administration following Milei's election victory in 2023, he cut relations with Merlo; nevertheless, since then, his connections with networks that support Trump have become stronger.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Key roles have also been performed by<\/a> seasoned agents like Mauricio Claver-Carone and Otto Reich, who have long been influential in Republican foreign policy circles. Claver-Carone, who had played a key role in shaping anti-Cuba policies, is currently working with Secretary of State Marco Rubio as Trump's special envoy to Latin America.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Another well-known figure who now advocates on behalf of a number of Caribbean countries is Carlos Trujillo, a former U.S. ambassador and Trump candidate. His company, Continental Strategy LLC, helped to organise a $23 billion purchase for major ports in Panama and recorded $3.6 million in income in early 2025.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Even while foreign countries frequently lobby during new administrations, researchers have noticed a rise in engagement from Latin America. \"Latin American leaders will undoubtedly find more fertile breeding ground to pursue their interests now that some of these folks are in government or have direct access to government,\" Jake Johnston of the Center for Economic and Policy Research told The Guardian.<\/p>\n","post_title":"Inside lobbying by Latin American leaders to influence Trump\u2019s White House","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"inside-lobbying-by-latin-american-leaders-to-influence-trumps-white-house","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2025-05-17 18:37:50","post_modified_gmt":"2025-05-17 18:37:50","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/dctransparency.com\/?p=7796","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"prev":true,"total_page":7},"paged":1,"column_class":"jeg_col_2o3","class":"epic_block_3"};
Since Donald Trump<\/a>'s reelection campaign started in 2024, at least ten nations in Latin America and the Caribbean have registered senior officials or diplomatic envoys as foreign principals, according to public reports made under the Foreign Agents Registration Act (FARA).<\/p>\n\n\n\n According to The Guardian, the lobbying efforts include demands for diplomatic access, energy investments, commercial agreements, and military assistance. <\/p>\n\n\n\n For instance, President Nayib Bukele of El Salvador committed $1.5 million over the next three years and went on to gain an Oval Office visit, a nuclear energy contract, U.S. support in building a contentious mega-prison, and an enhancement in travel safety.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Another example is Ecuador's President Daniel Noboa, who, just before winning a contested election, used a contract with Mercury Public Affairs to secure increased arms shipments and a favorable U.S. intelligence assessment. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Meanwhile, Argentina's President Javier Milei adopted a high-profile strategy by dining with Trump at Mar-a-Lago and attending CPAC with Elon Musk<\/a>. These actions came before a $20 billion IMF agreement and Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent's visit to the South American nation. There will apparently be a meeting at the Oval Office and a trade agreement soon.<\/p>\n\n\n\n According to The Guardian, Damian Merlo, a Miami-based advisor with close Republican links, is responsible for a number of these lobbying connections. Merlo, who has worked for both Bukele and Milei, is still a key player in organizing access to Trump officials via companies such as Tactic Global. In an effort to defuse tensions with the Biden administration following Milei's election victory in 2023, he cut relations with Merlo; nevertheless, since then, his connections with networks that support Trump have become stronger.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Key roles have also been performed by<\/a> seasoned agents like Mauricio Claver-Carone and Otto Reich, who have long been influential in Republican foreign policy circles. Claver-Carone, who had played a key role in shaping anti-Cuba policies, is currently working with Secretary of State Marco Rubio as Trump's special envoy to Latin America.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Another well-known figure who now advocates on behalf of a number of Caribbean countries is Carlos Trujillo, a former U.S. ambassador and Trump candidate. His company, Continental Strategy LLC, helped to organise a $23 billion purchase for major ports in Panama and recorded $3.6 million in income in early 2025.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Even while foreign countries frequently lobby during new administrations, researchers have noticed a rise in engagement from Latin America. \"Latin American leaders will undoubtedly find more fertile breeding ground to pursue their interests now that some of these folks are in government or have direct access to government,\" Jake Johnston of the Center for Economic and Policy Research told The Guardian.<\/p>\n","post_title":"Inside lobbying by Latin American leaders to influence Trump\u2019s White House","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"inside-lobbying-by-latin-american-leaders-to-influence-trumps-white-house","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2025-05-17 18:37:50","post_modified_gmt":"2025-05-17 18:37:50","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/dctransparency.com\/?p=7796","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"prev":true,"total_page":7},"paged":1,"column_class":"jeg_col_2o3","class":"epic_block_3"};
According to a joint investigation by The Guardian and the Quincy Institute, Latin American elites have paid millions of dollars to hire elite Washington lobbyists in an attempt to influence the Trump administration.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Since Donald Trump<\/a>'s reelection campaign started in 2024, at least ten nations in Latin America and the Caribbean have registered senior officials or diplomatic envoys as foreign principals, according to public reports made under the Foreign Agents Registration Act (FARA).<\/p>\n\n\n\n According to The Guardian, the lobbying efforts include demands for diplomatic access, energy investments, commercial agreements, and military assistance. <\/p>\n\n\n\n For instance, President Nayib Bukele of El Salvador committed $1.5 million over the next three years and went on to gain an Oval Office visit, a nuclear energy contract, U.S. support in building a contentious mega-prison, and an enhancement in travel safety.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Another example is Ecuador's President Daniel Noboa, who, just before winning a contested election, used a contract with Mercury Public Affairs to secure increased arms shipments and a favorable U.S. intelligence assessment. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Meanwhile, Argentina's President Javier Milei adopted a high-profile strategy by dining with Trump at Mar-a-Lago and attending CPAC with Elon Musk<\/a>. These actions came before a $20 billion IMF agreement and Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent's visit to the South American nation. There will apparently be a meeting at the Oval Office and a trade agreement soon.<\/p>\n\n\n\n According to The Guardian, Damian Merlo, a Miami-based advisor with close Republican links, is responsible for a number of these lobbying connections. Merlo, who has worked for both Bukele and Milei, is still a key player in organizing access to Trump officials via companies such as Tactic Global. In an effort to defuse tensions with the Biden administration following Milei's election victory in 2023, he cut relations with Merlo; nevertheless, since then, his connections with networks that support Trump have become stronger.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Key roles have also been performed by<\/a> seasoned agents like Mauricio Claver-Carone and Otto Reich, who have long been influential in Republican foreign policy circles. Claver-Carone, who had played a key role in shaping anti-Cuba policies, is currently working with Secretary of State Marco Rubio as Trump's special envoy to Latin America.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Another well-known figure who now advocates on behalf of a number of Caribbean countries is Carlos Trujillo, a former U.S. ambassador and Trump candidate. His company, Continental Strategy LLC, helped to organise a $23 billion purchase for major ports in Panama and recorded $3.6 million in income in early 2025.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Even while foreign countries frequently lobby during new administrations, researchers have noticed a rise in engagement from Latin America. \"Latin American leaders will undoubtedly find more fertile breeding ground to pursue their interests now that some of these folks are in government or have direct access to government,\" Jake Johnston of the Center for Economic and Policy Research told The Guardian.<\/p>\n","post_title":"Inside lobbying by Latin American leaders to influence Trump\u2019s White House","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"inside-lobbying-by-latin-american-leaders-to-influence-trumps-white-house","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2025-05-17 18:37:50","post_modified_gmt":"2025-05-17 18:37:50","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/dctransparency.com\/?p=7796","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"prev":true,"total_page":7},"paged":1,"column_class":"jeg_col_2o3","class":"epic_block_3"};
According to the lobbyist, Amazon continues to<\/a> advocate for that modification. An April Washington Examiner investigation found that Amazon offers Chinese military-related products and has commercial links to Chinese government-affiliated organizations. According to reports, the publication reviewed the Amazon Marketplace and found that at least 12 organisations that the US Department of Defense has designated as \"Chinese military companies\" had merchandise for sale.<\/p>\n","post_title":"Amazon lobbies against state legislation restricting government deals with Chinese firms","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"amazon-lobbies-against-state-legislation-restricting-government-deals-with-chinese-firms","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2025-05-20 20:53:56","post_modified_gmt":"2025-05-20 20:53:56","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/dctransparency.com\/?p=7805","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":7796,"post_author":"7","post_date":"2025-05-17 18:37:50","post_date_gmt":"2025-05-17 18:37:50","post_content":"\n According to a joint investigation by The Guardian and the Quincy Institute, Latin American elites have paid millions of dollars to hire elite Washington lobbyists in an attempt to influence the Trump administration.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Since Donald Trump<\/a>'s reelection campaign started in 2024, at least ten nations in Latin America and the Caribbean have registered senior officials or diplomatic envoys as foreign principals, according to public reports made under the Foreign Agents Registration Act (FARA).<\/p>\n\n\n\n According to The Guardian, the lobbying efforts include demands for diplomatic access, energy investments, commercial agreements, and military assistance. <\/p>\n\n\n\n For instance, President Nayib Bukele of El Salvador committed $1.5 million over the next three years and went on to gain an Oval Office visit, a nuclear energy contract, U.S. support in building a contentious mega-prison, and an enhancement in travel safety.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Another example is Ecuador's President Daniel Noboa, who, just before winning a contested election, used a contract with Mercury Public Affairs to secure increased arms shipments and a favorable U.S. intelligence assessment. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Meanwhile, Argentina's President Javier Milei adopted a high-profile strategy by dining with Trump at Mar-a-Lago and attending CPAC with Elon Musk<\/a>. These actions came before a $20 billion IMF agreement and Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent's visit to the South American nation. There will apparently be a meeting at the Oval Office and a trade agreement soon.<\/p>\n\n\n\n According to The Guardian, Damian Merlo, a Miami-based advisor with close Republican links, is responsible for a number of these lobbying connections. Merlo, who has worked for both Bukele and Milei, is still a key player in organizing access to Trump officials via companies such as Tactic Global. In an effort to defuse tensions with the Biden administration following Milei's election victory in 2023, he cut relations with Merlo; nevertheless, since then, his connections with networks that support Trump have become stronger.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Key roles have also been performed by<\/a> seasoned agents like Mauricio Claver-Carone and Otto Reich, who have long been influential in Republican foreign policy circles. Claver-Carone, who had played a key role in shaping anti-Cuba policies, is currently working with Secretary of State Marco Rubio as Trump's special envoy to Latin America.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Another well-known figure who now advocates on behalf of a number of Caribbean countries is Carlos Trujillo, a former U.S. ambassador and Trump candidate. His company, Continental Strategy LLC, helped to organise a $23 billion purchase for major ports in Panama and recorded $3.6 million in income in early 2025.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Even while foreign countries frequently lobby during new administrations, researchers have noticed a rise in engagement from Latin America. \"Latin American leaders will undoubtedly find more fertile breeding ground to pursue their interests now that some of these folks are in government or have direct access to government,\" Jake Johnston of the Center for Economic and Policy Research told The Guardian.<\/p>\n","post_title":"Inside lobbying by Latin American leaders to influence Trump\u2019s White House","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"inside-lobbying-by-latin-american-leaders-to-influence-trumps-white-house","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2025-05-17 18:37:50","post_modified_gmt":"2025-05-17 18:37:50","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/dctransparency.com\/?p=7796","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"prev":true,"total_page":7},"paged":1,"column_class":"jeg_col_2o3","class":"epic_block_3"};
I mean, what's the point?<\/p>\n\n\n\n According to the lobbyist, Amazon continues to<\/a> advocate for that modification. An April Washington Examiner investigation found that Amazon offers Chinese military-related products and has commercial links to Chinese government-affiliated organizations. According to reports, the publication reviewed the Amazon Marketplace and found that at least 12 organisations that the US Department of Defense has designated as \"Chinese military companies\" had merchandise for sale.<\/p>\n","post_title":"Amazon lobbies against state legislation restricting government deals with Chinese firms","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"amazon-lobbies-against-state-legislation-restricting-government-deals-with-chinese-firms","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2025-05-20 20:53:56","post_modified_gmt":"2025-05-20 20:53:56","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/dctransparency.com\/?p=7805","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":7796,"post_author":"7","post_date":"2025-05-17 18:37:50","post_date_gmt":"2025-05-17 18:37:50","post_content":"\n According to a joint investigation by The Guardian and the Quincy Institute, Latin American elites have paid millions of dollars to hire elite Washington lobbyists in an attempt to influence the Trump administration.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Since Donald Trump<\/a>'s reelection campaign started in 2024, at least ten nations in Latin America and the Caribbean have registered senior officials or diplomatic envoys as foreign principals, according to public reports made under the Foreign Agents Registration Act (FARA).<\/p>\n\n\n\n According to The Guardian, the lobbying efforts include demands for diplomatic access, energy investments, commercial agreements, and military assistance. <\/p>\n\n\n\n For instance, President Nayib Bukele of El Salvador committed $1.5 million over the next three years and went on to gain an Oval Office visit, a nuclear energy contract, U.S. support in building a contentious mega-prison, and an enhancement in travel safety.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Another example is Ecuador's President Daniel Noboa, who, just before winning a contested election, used a contract with Mercury Public Affairs to secure increased arms shipments and a favorable U.S. intelligence assessment. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Meanwhile, Argentina's President Javier Milei adopted a high-profile strategy by dining with Trump at Mar-a-Lago and attending CPAC with Elon Musk<\/a>. These actions came before a $20 billion IMF agreement and Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent's visit to the South American nation. There will apparently be a meeting at the Oval Office and a trade agreement soon.<\/p>\n\n\n\n According to The Guardian, Damian Merlo, a Miami-based advisor with close Republican links, is responsible for a number of these lobbying connections. Merlo, who has worked for both Bukele and Milei, is still a key player in organizing access to Trump officials via companies such as Tactic Global. In an effort to defuse tensions with the Biden administration following Milei's election victory in 2023, he cut relations with Merlo; nevertheless, since then, his connections with networks that support Trump have become stronger.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Key roles have also been performed by<\/a> seasoned agents like Mauricio Claver-Carone and Otto Reich, who have long been influential in Republican foreign policy circles. Claver-Carone, who had played a key role in shaping anti-Cuba policies, is currently working with Secretary of State Marco Rubio as Trump's special envoy to Latin America.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Another well-known figure who now advocates on behalf of a number of Caribbean countries is Carlos Trujillo, a former U.S. ambassador and Trump candidate. His company, Continental Strategy LLC, helped to organise a $23 billion purchase for major ports in Panama and recorded $3.6 million in income in early 2025.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Even while foreign countries frequently lobby during new administrations, researchers have noticed a rise in engagement from Latin America. \"Latin American leaders will undoubtedly find more fertile breeding ground to pursue their interests now that some of these folks are in government or have direct access to government,\" Jake Johnston of the Center for Economic and Policy Research told The Guardian.<\/p>\n","post_title":"Inside lobbying by Latin American leaders to influence Trump\u2019s White House","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"inside-lobbying-by-latin-american-leaders-to-influence-trumps-white-house","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2025-05-17 18:37:50","post_modified_gmt":"2025-05-17 18:37:50","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/dctransparency.com\/?p=7796","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"prev":true,"total_page":7},"paged":1,"column_class":"jeg_col_2o3","class":"epic_block_3"};
\"They sent an amendment that simply stated that American publicly traded corporations are exempt from all of this legislation.\" \"Why will we prohibit the sale of Chinese goods to the state of Texas while stating that \"any publicly listed American company may sell Chinese goods?\" <\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n I mean, what's the point?<\/p>\n\n\n\n According to the lobbyist, Amazon continues to<\/a> advocate for that modification. An April Washington Examiner investigation found that Amazon offers Chinese military-related products and has commercial links to Chinese government-affiliated organizations. According to reports, the publication reviewed the Amazon Marketplace and found that at least 12 organisations that the US Department of Defense has designated as \"Chinese military companies\" had merchandise for sale.<\/p>\n","post_title":"Amazon lobbies against state legislation restricting government deals with Chinese firms","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"amazon-lobbies-against-state-legislation-restricting-government-deals-with-chinese-firms","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2025-05-20 20:53:56","post_modified_gmt":"2025-05-20 20:53:56","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/dctransparency.com\/?p=7805","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":7796,"post_author":"7","post_date":"2025-05-17 18:37:50","post_date_gmt":"2025-05-17 18:37:50","post_content":"\n According to a joint investigation by The Guardian and the Quincy Institute, Latin American elites have paid millions of dollars to hire elite Washington lobbyists in an attempt to influence the Trump administration.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Since Donald Trump<\/a>'s reelection campaign started in 2024, at least ten nations in Latin America and the Caribbean have registered senior officials or diplomatic envoys as foreign principals, according to public reports made under the Foreign Agents Registration Act (FARA).<\/p>\n\n\n\n According to The Guardian, the lobbying efforts include demands for diplomatic access, energy investments, commercial agreements, and military assistance. <\/p>\n\n\n\n For instance, President Nayib Bukele of El Salvador committed $1.5 million over the next three years and went on to gain an Oval Office visit, a nuclear energy contract, U.S. support in building a contentious mega-prison, and an enhancement in travel safety.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Another example is Ecuador's President Daniel Noboa, who, just before winning a contested election, used a contract with Mercury Public Affairs to secure increased arms shipments and a favorable U.S. intelligence assessment. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Meanwhile, Argentina's President Javier Milei adopted a high-profile strategy by dining with Trump at Mar-a-Lago and attending CPAC with Elon Musk<\/a>. These actions came before a $20 billion IMF agreement and Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent's visit to the South American nation. There will apparently be a meeting at the Oval Office and a trade agreement soon.<\/p>\n\n\n\n According to The Guardian, Damian Merlo, a Miami-based advisor with close Republican links, is responsible for a number of these lobbying connections. Merlo, who has worked for both Bukele and Milei, is still a key player in organizing access to Trump officials via companies such as Tactic Global. In an effort to defuse tensions with the Biden administration following Milei's election victory in 2023, he cut relations with Merlo; nevertheless, since then, his connections with networks that support Trump have become stronger.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Key roles have also been performed by<\/a> seasoned agents like Mauricio Claver-Carone and Otto Reich, who have long been influential in Republican foreign policy circles. Claver-Carone, who had played a key role in shaping anti-Cuba policies, is currently working with Secretary of State Marco Rubio as Trump's special envoy to Latin America.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Another well-known figure who now advocates on behalf of a number of Caribbean countries is Carlos Trujillo, a former U.S. ambassador and Trump candidate. His company, Continental Strategy LLC, helped to organise a $23 billion purchase for major ports in Panama and recorded $3.6 million in income in early 2025.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Even while foreign countries frequently lobby during new administrations, researchers have noticed a rise in engagement from Latin America. \"Latin American leaders will undoubtedly find more fertile breeding ground to pursue their interests now that some of these folks are in government or have direct access to government,\" Jake Johnston of the Center for Economic and Policy Research told The Guardian.<\/p>\n","post_title":"Inside lobbying by Latin American leaders to influence Trump\u2019s White House","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"inside-lobbying-by-latin-american-leaders-to-influence-trumps-white-house","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2025-05-17 18:37:50","post_modified_gmt":"2025-05-17 18:37:50","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/dctransparency.com\/?p=7796","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"prev":true,"total_page":7},"paged":1,"column_class":"jeg_col_2o3","class":"epic_block_3"};
\"They sent an amendment that simply stated that American publicly traded corporations are exempt from all of this legislation.\" \"Why will we prohibit the sale of Chinese goods to the state of Texas while stating that \"any publicly listed American company may sell Chinese goods?\" <\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n I mean, what's the point?<\/p>\n\n\n\n According to the lobbyist, Amazon continues to<\/a> advocate for that modification. An April Washington Examiner investigation found that Amazon offers Chinese military-related products and has commercial links to Chinese government-affiliated organizations. According to reports, the publication reviewed the Amazon Marketplace and found that at least 12 organisations that the US Department of Defense has designated as \"Chinese military companies\" had merchandise for sale.<\/p>\n","post_title":"Amazon lobbies against state legislation restricting government deals with Chinese firms","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"amazon-lobbies-against-state-legislation-restricting-government-deals-with-chinese-firms","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2025-05-20 20:53:56","post_modified_gmt":"2025-05-20 20:53:56","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/dctransparency.com\/?p=7805","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":7796,"post_author":"7","post_date":"2025-05-17 18:37:50","post_date_gmt":"2025-05-17 18:37:50","post_content":"\n According to a joint investigation by The Guardian and the Quincy Institute, Latin American elites have paid millions of dollars to hire elite Washington lobbyists in an attempt to influence the Trump administration.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Since Donald Trump<\/a>'s reelection campaign started in 2024, at least ten nations in Latin America and the Caribbean have registered senior officials or diplomatic envoys as foreign principals, according to public reports made under the Foreign Agents Registration Act (FARA).<\/p>\n\n\n\n According to The Guardian, the lobbying efforts include demands for diplomatic access, energy investments, commercial agreements, and military assistance. <\/p>\n\n\n\n For instance, President Nayib Bukele of El Salvador committed $1.5 million over the next three years and went on to gain an Oval Office visit, a nuclear energy contract, U.S. support in building a contentious mega-prison, and an enhancement in travel safety.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Another example is Ecuador's President Daniel Noboa, who, just before winning a contested election, used a contract with Mercury Public Affairs to secure increased arms shipments and a favorable U.S. intelligence assessment. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Meanwhile, Argentina's President Javier Milei adopted a high-profile strategy by dining with Trump at Mar-a-Lago and attending CPAC with Elon Musk<\/a>. These actions came before a $20 billion IMF agreement and Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent's visit to the South American nation. There will apparently be a meeting at the Oval Office and a trade agreement soon.<\/p>\n\n\n\n According to The Guardian, Damian Merlo, a Miami-based advisor with close Republican links, is responsible for a number of these lobbying connections. Merlo, who has worked for both Bukele and Milei, is still a key player in organizing access to Trump officials via companies such as Tactic Global. In an effort to defuse tensions with the Biden administration following Milei's election victory in 2023, he cut relations with Merlo; nevertheless, since then, his connections with networks that support Trump have become stronger.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Key roles have also been performed by<\/a> seasoned agents like Mauricio Claver-Carone and Otto Reich, who have long been influential in Republican foreign policy circles. Claver-Carone, who had played a key role in shaping anti-Cuba policies, is currently working with Secretary of State Marco Rubio as Trump's special envoy to Latin America.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Another well-known figure who now advocates on behalf of a number of Caribbean countries is Carlos Trujillo, a former U.S. ambassador and Trump candidate. His company, Continental Strategy LLC, helped to organise a $23 billion purchase for major ports in Panama and recorded $3.6 million in income in early 2025.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Even while foreign countries frequently lobby during new administrations, researchers have noticed a rise in engagement from Latin America. \"Latin American leaders will undoubtedly find more fertile breeding ground to pursue their interests now that some of these folks are in government or have direct access to government,\" Jake Johnston of the Center for Economic and Policy Research told The Guardian.<\/p>\n","post_title":"Inside lobbying by Latin American leaders to influence Trump\u2019s White House","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"inside-lobbying-by-latin-american-leaders-to-influence-trumps-white-house","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2025-05-17 18:37:50","post_modified_gmt":"2025-05-17 18:37:50","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/dctransparency.com\/?p=7796","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"prev":true,"total_page":7},"paged":1,"column_class":"jeg_col_2o3","class":"epic_block_3"};
According to a lobbyist, <\/p>\n\n\n\n \"They sent an amendment that simply stated that American publicly traded corporations are exempt from all of this legislation.\" \"Why will we prohibit the sale of Chinese goods to the state of Texas while stating that \"any publicly listed American company may sell Chinese goods?\" <\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n I mean, what's the point?<\/p>\n\n\n\n According to the lobbyist, Amazon continues to<\/a> advocate for that modification. An April Washington Examiner investigation found that Amazon offers Chinese military-related products and has commercial links to Chinese government-affiliated organizations. According to reports, the publication reviewed the Amazon Marketplace and found that at least 12 organisations that the US Department of Defense has designated as \"Chinese military companies\" had merchandise for sale.<\/p>\n","post_title":"Amazon lobbies against state legislation restricting government deals with Chinese firms","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"amazon-lobbies-against-state-legislation-restricting-government-deals-with-chinese-firms","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2025-05-20 20:53:56","post_modified_gmt":"2025-05-20 20:53:56","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/dctransparency.com\/?p=7805","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":7796,"post_author":"7","post_date":"2025-05-17 18:37:50","post_date_gmt":"2025-05-17 18:37:50","post_content":"\n According to a joint investigation by The Guardian and the Quincy Institute, Latin American elites have paid millions of dollars to hire elite Washington lobbyists in an attempt to influence the Trump administration.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Since Donald Trump<\/a>'s reelection campaign started in 2024, at least ten nations in Latin America and the Caribbean have registered senior officials or diplomatic envoys as foreign principals, according to public reports made under the Foreign Agents Registration Act (FARA).<\/p>\n\n\n\n According to The Guardian, the lobbying efforts include demands for diplomatic access, energy investments, commercial agreements, and military assistance. <\/p>\n\n\n\n For instance, President Nayib Bukele of El Salvador committed $1.5 million over the next three years and went on to gain an Oval Office visit, a nuclear energy contract, U.S. support in building a contentious mega-prison, and an enhancement in travel safety.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Another example is Ecuador's President Daniel Noboa, who, just before winning a contested election, used a contract with Mercury Public Affairs to secure increased arms shipments and a favorable U.S. intelligence assessment. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Meanwhile, Argentina's President Javier Milei adopted a high-profile strategy by dining with Trump at Mar-a-Lago and attending CPAC with Elon Musk<\/a>. These actions came before a $20 billion IMF agreement and Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent's visit to the South American nation. There will apparently be a meeting at the Oval Office and a trade agreement soon.<\/p>\n\n\n\n According to The Guardian, Damian Merlo, a Miami-based advisor with close Republican links, is responsible for a number of these lobbying connections. Merlo, who has worked for both Bukele and Milei, is still a key player in organizing access to Trump officials via companies such as Tactic Global. In an effort to defuse tensions with the Biden administration following Milei's election victory in 2023, he cut relations with Merlo; nevertheless, since then, his connections with networks that support Trump have become stronger.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Key roles have also been performed by<\/a> seasoned agents like Mauricio Claver-Carone and Otto Reich, who have long been influential in Republican foreign policy circles. Claver-Carone, who had played a key role in shaping anti-Cuba policies, is currently working with Secretary of State Marco Rubio as Trump's special envoy to Latin America.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Another well-known figure who now advocates on behalf of a number of Caribbean countries is Carlos Trujillo, a former U.S. ambassador and Trump candidate. His company, Continental Strategy LLC, helped to organise a $23 billion purchase for major ports in Panama and recorded $3.6 million in income in early 2025.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Even while foreign countries frequently lobby during new administrations, researchers have noticed a rise in engagement from Latin America. \"Latin American leaders will undoubtedly find more fertile breeding ground to pursue their interests now that some of these folks are in government or have direct access to government,\" Jake Johnston of the Center for Economic and Policy Research told The Guardian.<\/p>\n","post_title":"Inside lobbying by Latin American leaders to influence Trump\u2019s White House","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"inside-lobbying-by-latin-american-leaders-to-influence-trumps-white-house","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2025-05-17 18:37:50","post_modified_gmt":"2025-05-17 18:37:50","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/dctransparency.com\/?p=7796","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"prev":true,"total_page":7},"paged":1,"column_class":"jeg_col_2o3","class":"epic_block_3"};
According to lobbyists familiar with the situation, Amazon also made an effort to engage lawmakers in negotiations to block similar legislation in Texas. According to the Texas Policy Institute, the bill would forbid Texas government agencies from signing agreements with businesses classified as \"foreign adversary companies\" or \"federally banned companies,\" with Chinese businesses among those included.<\/p>\n\n\n\n According to a lobbyist, <\/p>\n\n\n\n \"They sent an amendment that simply stated that American publicly traded corporations are exempt from all of this legislation.\" \"Why will we prohibit the sale of Chinese goods to the state of Texas while stating that \"any publicly listed American company may sell Chinese goods?\" <\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n I mean, what's the point?<\/p>\n\n\n\n According to the lobbyist, Amazon continues to<\/a> advocate for that modification. An April Washington Examiner investigation found that Amazon offers Chinese military-related products and has commercial links to Chinese government-affiliated organizations. According to reports, the publication reviewed the Amazon Marketplace and found that at least 12 organisations that the US Department of Defense has designated as \"Chinese military companies\" had merchandise for sale.<\/p>\n","post_title":"Amazon lobbies against state legislation restricting government deals with Chinese firms","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"amazon-lobbies-against-state-legislation-restricting-government-deals-with-chinese-firms","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2025-05-20 20:53:56","post_modified_gmt":"2025-05-20 20:53:56","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/dctransparency.com\/?p=7805","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":7796,"post_author":"7","post_date":"2025-05-17 18:37:50","post_date_gmt":"2025-05-17 18:37:50","post_content":"\n According to a joint investigation by The Guardian and the Quincy Institute, Latin American elites have paid millions of dollars to hire elite Washington lobbyists in an attempt to influence the Trump administration.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Since Donald Trump<\/a>'s reelection campaign started in 2024, at least ten nations in Latin America and the Caribbean have registered senior officials or diplomatic envoys as foreign principals, according to public reports made under the Foreign Agents Registration Act (FARA).<\/p>\n\n\n\n According to The Guardian, the lobbying efforts include demands for diplomatic access, energy investments, commercial agreements, and military assistance. <\/p>\n\n\n\n For instance, President Nayib Bukele of El Salvador committed $1.5 million over the next three years and went on to gain an Oval Office visit, a nuclear energy contract, U.S. support in building a contentious mega-prison, and an enhancement in travel safety.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Another example is Ecuador's President Daniel Noboa, who, just before winning a contested election, used a contract with Mercury Public Affairs to secure increased arms shipments and a favorable U.S. intelligence assessment. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Meanwhile, Argentina's President Javier Milei adopted a high-profile strategy by dining with Trump at Mar-a-Lago and attending CPAC with Elon Musk<\/a>. These actions came before a $20 billion IMF agreement and Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent's visit to the South American nation. There will apparently be a meeting at the Oval Office and a trade agreement soon.<\/p>\n\n\n\n According to The Guardian, Damian Merlo, a Miami-based advisor with close Republican links, is responsible for a number of these lobbying connections. Merlo, who has worked for both Bukele and Milei, is still a key player in organizing access to Trump officials via companies such as Tactic Global. In an effort to defuse tensions with the Biden administration following Milei's election victory in 2023, he cut relations with Merlo; nevertheless, since then, his connections with networks that support Trump have become stronger.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Key roles have also been performed by<\/a> seasoned agents like Mauricio Claver-Carone and Otto Reich, who have long been influential in Republican foreign policy circles. Claver-Carone, who had played a key role in shaping anti-Cuba policies, is currently working with Secretary of State Marco Rubio as Trump's special envoy to Latin America.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Another well-known figure who now advocates on behalf of a number of Caribbean countries is Carlos Trujillo, a former U.S. ambassador and Trump candidate. His company, Continental Strategy LLC, helped to organise a $23 billion purchase for major ports in Panama and recorded $3.6 million in income in early 2025.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Even while foreign countries frequently lobby during new administrations, researchers have noticed a rise in engagement from Latin America. \"Latin American leaders will undoubtedly find more fertile breeding ground to pursue their interests now that some of these folks are in government or have direct access to government,\" Jake Johnston of the Center for Economic and Policy Research told The Guardian.<\/p>\n","post_title":"Inside lobbying by Latin American leaders to influence Trump\u2019s White House","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"inside-lobbying-by-latin-american-leaders-to-influence-trumps-white-house","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2025-05-17 18:37:50","post_modified_gmt":"2025-05-17 18:37:50","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/dctransparency.com\/?p=7796","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"prev":true,"total_page":7},"paged":1,"column_class":"jeg_col_2o3","class":"epic_block_3"};
According to lobbyists familiar with the situation, Amazon also made an effort to engage lawmakers in negotiations to block similar legislation in Texas. According to the Texas Policy Institute, the bill would forbid Texas government agencies from signing agreements with businesses classified as \"foreign adversary companies\" or \"federally banned companies,\" with Chinese businesses among those included.<\/p>\n\n\n\n According to a lobbyist, <\/p>\n\n\n\n \"They sent an amendment that simply stated that American publicly traded corporations are exempt from all of this legislation.\" \"Why will we prohibit the sale of Chinese goods to the state of Texas while stating that \"any publicly listed American company may sell Chinese goods?\" <\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n I mean, what's the point?<\/p>\n\n\n\n According to the lobbyist, Amazon continues to<\/a> advocate for that modification. An April Washington Examiner investigation found that Amazon offers Chinese military-related products and has commercial links to Chinese government-affiliated organizations. According to reports, the publication reviewed the Amazon Marketplace and found that at least 12 organisations that the US Department of Defense has designated as \"Chinese military companies\" had merchandise for sale.<\/p>\n","post_title":"Amazon lobbies against state legislation restricting government deals with Chinese firms","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"amazon-lobbies-against-state-legislation-restricting-government-deals-with-chinese-firms","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2025-05-20 20:53:56","post_modified_gmt":"2025-05-20 20:53:56","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/dctransparency.com\/?p=7805","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":7796,"post_author":"7","post_date":"2025-05-17 18:37:50","post_date_gmt":"2025-05-17 18:37:50","post_content":"\n According to a joint investigation by The Guardian and the Quincy Institute, Latin American elites have paid millions of dollars to hire elite Washington lobbyists in an attempt to influence the Trump administration.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Since Donald Trump<\/a>'s reelection campaign started in 2024, at least ten nations in Latin America and the Caribbean have registered senior officials or diplomatic envoys as foreign principals, according to public reports made under the Foreign Agents Registration Act (FARA).<\/p>\n\n\n\n According to The Guardian, the lobbying efforts include demands for diplomatic access, energy investments, commercial agreements, and military assistance. <\/p>\n\n\n\n For instance, President Nayib Bukele of El Salvador committed $1.5 million over the next three years and went on to gain an Oval Office visit, a nuclear energy contract, U.S. support in building a contentious mega-prison, and an enhancement in travel safety.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Another example is Ecuador's President Daniel Noboa, who, just before winning a contested election, used a contract with Mercury Public Affairs to secure increased arms shipments and a favorable U.S. intelligence assessment. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Meanwhile, Argentina's President Javier Milei adopted a high-profile strategy by dining with Trump at Mar-a-Lago and attending CPAC with Elon Musk<\/a>. These actions came before a $20 billion IMF agreement and Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent's visit to the South American nation. There will apparently be a meeting at the Oval Office and a trade agreement soon.<\/p>\n\n\n\n According to The Guardian, Damian Merlo, a Miami-based advisor with close Republican links, is responsible for a number of these lobbying connections. Merlo, who has worked for both Bukele and Milei, is still a key player in organizing access to Trump officials via companies such as Tactic Global. In an effort to defuse tensions with the Biden administration following Milei's election victory in 2023, he cut relations with Merlo; nevertheless, since then, his connections with networks that support Trump have become stronger.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Key roles have also been performed by<\/a> seasoned agents like Mauricio Claver-Carone and Otto Reich, who have long been influential in Republican foreign policy circles. Claver-Carone, who had played a key role in shaping anti-Cuba policies, is currently working with Secretary of State Marco Rubio as Trump's special envoy to Latin America.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Another well-known figure who now advocates on behalf of a number of Caribbean countries is Carlos Trujillo, a former U.S. ambassador and Trump candidate. His company, Continental Strategy LLC, helped to organise a $23 billion purchase for major ports in Panama and recorded $3.6 million in income in early 2025.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Even while foreign countries frequently lobby during new administrations, researchers have noticed a rise in engagement from Latin America. \"Latin American leaders will undoubtedly find more fertile breeding ground to pursue their interests now that some of these folks are in government or have direct access to government,\" Jake Johnston of the Center for Economic and Policy Research told The Guardian.<\/p>\n","post_title":"Inside lobbying by Latin American leaders to influence Trump\u2019s White House","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"inside-lobbying-by-latin-american-leaders-to-influence-trumps-white-house","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2025-05-17 18:37:50","post_modified_gmt":"2025-05-17 18:37:50","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/dctransparency.com\/?p=7796","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"prev":true,"total_page":7},"paged":1,"column_class":"jeg_col_2o3","class":"epic_block_3"};
According to the lawmaker, Amazon first attempted to persuade the Tennessee Organization of Commerce to reject the bill, but the organisation decided to maintain its neutrality. He declared, \"In the end, we will advance this next year.\" \"Amazon has until then to respond; if not, the committee will hold a public discussion on the matter. Tennessee residents oppose the presence of Chinese-made electronics in their state offices. Therefore, if Amazon is eventually against it, they will need to explain their position to the people of Tennessee.<\/p>\n\n\n\n According to lobbyists familiar with the situation, Amazon also made an effort to engage lawmakers in negotiations to block similar legislation in Texas. According to the Texas Policy Institute, the bill would forbid Texas government agencies from signing agreements with businesses classified as \"foreign adversary companies\" or \"federally banned companies,\" with Chinese businesses among those included.<\/p>\n\n\n\n According to a lobbyist, <\/p>\n\n\n\n \"They sent an amendment that simply stated that American publicly traded corporations are exempt from all of this legislation.\" \"Why will we prohibit the sale of Chinese goods to the state of Texas while stating that \"any publicly listed American company may sell Chinese goods?\" <\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n I mean, what's the point?<\/p>\n\n\n\n According to the lobbyist, Amazon continues to<\/a> advocate for that modification. An April Washington Examiner investigation found that Amazon offers Chinese military-related products and has commercial links to Chinese government-affiliated organizations. According to reports, the publication reviewed the Amazon Marketplace and found that at least 12 organisations that the US Department of Defense has designated as \"Chinese military companies\" had merchandise for sale.<\/p>\n","post_title":"Amazon lobbies against state legislation restricting government deals with Chinese firms","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"amazon-lobbies-against-state-legislation-restricting-government-deals-with-chinese-firms","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2025-05-20 20:53:56","post_modified_gmt":"2025-05-20 20:53:56","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/dctransparency.com\/?p=7805","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":7796,"post_author":"7","post_date":"2025-05-17 18:37:50","post_date_gmt":"2025-05-17 18:37:50","post_content":"\n According to a joint investigation by The Guardian and the Quincy Institute, Latin American elites have paid millions of dollars to hire elite Washington lobbyists in an attempt to influence the Trump administration.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Since Donald Trump<\/a>'s reelection campaign started in 2024, at least ten nations in Latin America and the Caribbean have registered senior officials or diplomatic envoys as foreign principals, according to public reports made under the Foreign Agents Registration Act (FARA).<\/p>\n\n\n\n According to The Guardian, the lobbying efforts include demands for diplomatic access, energy investments, commercial agreements, and military assistance. <\/p>\n\n\n\n For instance, President Nayib Bukele of El Salvador committed $1.5 million over the next three years and went on to gain an Oval Office visit, a nuclear energy contract, U.S. support in building a contentious mega-prison, and an enhancement in travel safety.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Another example is Ecuador's President Daniel Noboa, who, just before winning a contested election, used a contract with Mercury Public Affairs to secure increased arms shipments and a favorable U.S. intelligence assessment. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Meanwhile, Argentina's President Javier Milei adopted a high-profile strategy by dining with Trump at Mar-a-Lago and attending CPAC with Elon Musk<\/a>. These actions came before a $20 billion IMF agreement and Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent's visit to the South American nation. There will apparently be a meeting at the Oval Office and a trade agreement soon.<\/p>\n\n\n\n According to The Guardian, Damian Merlo, a Miami-based advisor with close Republican links, is responsible for a number of these lobbying connections. Merlo, who has worked for both Bukele and Milei, is still a key player in organizing access to Trump officials via companies such as Tactic Global. In an effort to defuse tensions with the Biden administration following Milei's election victory in 2023, he cut relations with Merlo; nevertheless, since then, his connections with networks that support Trump have become stronger.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Key roles have also been performed by<\/a> seasoned agents like Mauricio Claver-Carone and Otto Reich, who have long been influential in Republican foreign policy circles. Claver-Carone, who had played a key role in shaping anti-Cuba policies, is currently working with Secretary of State Marco Rubio as Trump's special envoy to Latin America.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Another well-known figure who now advocates on behalf of a number of Caribbean countries is Carlos Trujillo, a former U.S. ambassador and Trump candidate. His company, Continental Strategy LLC, helped to organise a $23 billion purchase for major ports in Panama and recorded $3.6 million in income in early 2025.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Even while foreign countries frequently lobby during new administrations, researchers have noticed a rise in engagement from Latin America. \"Latin American leaders will undoubtedly find more fertile breeding ground to pursue their interests now that some of these folks are in government or have direct access to government,\" Jake Johnston of the Center for Economic and Policy Research told The Guardian.<\/p>\n","post_title":"Inside lobbying by Latin American leaders to influence Trump\u2019s White House","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"inside-lobbying-by-latin-american-leaders-to-influence-trumps-white-house","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2025-05-17 18:37:50","post_modified_gmt":"2025-05-17 18:37:50","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/dctransparency.com\/?p=7796","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"prev":true,"total_page":7},"paged":1,"column_class":"jeg_col_2o3","class":"epic_block_3"};
According to the lawmaker, Amazon first attempted to persuade the Tennessee Organization of Commerce to reject the bill, but the organisation decided to maintain its neutrality. He declared, \"In the end, we will advance this next year.\" \"Amazon has until then to respond; if not, the committee will hold a public discussion on the matter. Tennessee residents oppose the presence of Chinese-made electronics in their state offices. Therefore, if Amazon is eventually against it, they will need to explain their position to the people of Tennessee.<\/p>\n\n\n\n According to lobbyists familiar with the situation, Amazon also made an effort to engage lawmakers in negotiations to block similar legislation in Texas. According to the Texas Policy Institute, the bill would forbid Texas government agencies from signing agreements with businesses classified as \"foreign adversary companies\" or \"federally banned companies,\" with Chinese businesses among those included.<\/p>\n\n\n\n According to a lobbyist, <\/p>\n\n\n\n \"They sent an amendment that simply stated that American publicly traded corporations are exempt from all of this legislation.\" \"Why will we prohibit the sale of Chinese goods to the state of Texas while stating that \"any publicly listed American company may sell Chinese goods?\" <\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n I mean, what's the point?<\/p>\n\n\n\n According to the lobbyist, Amazon continues to<\/a> advocate for that modification. An April Washington Examiner investigation found that Amazon offers Chinese military-related products and has commercial links to Chinese government-affiliated organizations. According to reports, the publication reviewed the Amazon Marketplace and found that at least 12 organisations that the US Department of Defense has designated as \"Chinese military companies\" had merchandise for sale.<\/p>\n","post_title":"Amazon lobbies against state legislation restricting government deals with Chinese firms","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"amazon-lobbies-against-state-legislation-restricting-government-deals-with-chinese-firms","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2025-05-20 20:53:56","post_modified_gmt":"2025-05-20 20:53:56","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/dctransparency.com\/?p=7805","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":7796,"post_author":"7","post_date":"2025-05-17 18:37:50","post_date_gmt":"2025-05-17 18:37:50","post_content":"\n According to a joint investigation by The Guardian and the Quincy Institute, Latin American elites have paid millions of dollars to hire elite Washington lobbyists in an attempt to influence the Trump administration.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Since Donald Trump<\/a>'s reelection campaign started in 2024, at least ten nations in Latin America and the Caribbean have registered senior officials or diplomatic envoys as foreign principals, according to public reports made under the Foreign Agents Registration Act (FARA).<\/p>\n\n\n\n According to The Guardian, the lobbying efforts include demands for diplomatic access, energy investments, commercial agreements, and military assistance. <\/p>\n\n\n\n For instance, President Nayib Bukele of El Salvador committed $1.5 million over the next three years and went on to gain an Oval Office visit, a nuclear energy contract, U.S. support in building a contentious mega-prison, and an enhancement in travel safety.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Another example is Ecuador's President Daniel Noboa, who, just before winning a contested election, used a contract with Mercury Public Affairs to secure increased arms shipments and a favorable U.S. intelligence assessment. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Meanwhile, Argentina's President Javier Milei adopted a high-profile strategy by dining with Trump at Mar-a-Lago and attending CPAC with Elon Musk<\/a>. These actions came before a $20 billion IMF agreement and Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent's visit to the South American nation. There will apparently be a meeting at the Oval Office and a trade agreement soon.<\/p>\n\n\n\n According to The Guardian, Damian Merlo, a Miami-based advisor with close Republican links, is responsible for a number of these lobbying connections. Merlo, who has worked for both Bukele and Milei, is still a key player in organizing access to Trump officials via companies such as Tactic Global. In an effort to defuse tensions with the Biden administration following Milei's election victory in 2023, he cut relations with Merlo; nevertheless, since then, his connections with networks that support Trump have become stronger.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Key roles have also been performed by<\/a> seasoned agents like Mauricio Claver-Carone and Otto Reich, who have long been influential in Republican foreign policy circles. Claver-Carone, who had played a key role in shaping anti-Cuba policies, is currently working with Secretary of State Marco Rubio as Trump's special envoy to Latin America.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Another well-known figure who now advocates on behalf of a number of Caribbean countries is Carlos Trujillo, a former U.S. ambassador and Trump candidate. His company, Continental Strategy LLC, helped to organise a $23 billion purchase for major ports in Panama and recorded $3.6 million in income in early 2025.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Even while foreign countries frequently lobby during new administrations, researchers have noticed a rise in engagement from Latin America. \"Latin American leaders will undoubtedly find more fertile breeding ground to pursue their interests now that some of these folks are in government or have direct access to government,\" Jake Johnston of the Center for Economic and Policy Research told The Guardian.<\/p>\n","post_title":"Inside lobbying by Latin American leaders to influence Trump\u2019s White House","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"inside-lobbying-by-latin-american-leaders-to-influence-trumps-white-house","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2025-05-17 18:37:50","post_modified_gmt":"2025-05-17 18:37:50","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/dctransparency.com\/?p=7796","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"prev":true,"total_page":7},"paged":1,"column_class":"jeg_col_2o3","class":"epic_block_3"};
Additionally, the law would typically forbid buying from Russia, North Korea, Cuba, and Iran. Amazon \"approached a number of lawmakers and just basically blanket said they had a problem with the bill,\" according to one lobbyist with knowledge of the situation, but failed to offer \"any specifics or any fixes for the bill.\" Additionally, Cochran asserted that the business launched an anti-law campaign without providing an explanation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n According to the lawmaker, Amazon first attempted to persuade the Tennessee Organization of Commerce to reject the bill, but the organisation decided to maintain its neutrality. He declared, \"In the end, we will advance this next year.\" \"Amazon has until then to respond; if not, the committee will hold a public discussion on the matter. Tennessee residents oppose the presence of Chinese-made electronics in their state offices. Therefore, if Amazon is eventually against it, they will need to explain their position to the people of Tennessee.<\/p>\n\n\n\n According to lobbyists familiar with the situation, Amazon also made an effort to engage lawmakers in negotiations to block similar legislation in Texas. According to the Texas Policy Institute, the bill would forbid Texas government agencies from signing agreements with businesses classified as \"foreign adversary companies\" or \"federally banned companies,\" with Chinese businesses among those included.<\/p>\n\n\n\n According to a lobbyist, <\/p>\n\n\n\n \"They sent an amendment that simply stated that American publicly traded corporations are exempt from all of this legislation.\" \"Why will we prohibit the sale of Chinese goods to the state of Texas while stating that \"any publicly listed American company may sell Chinese goods?\" <\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n I mean, what's the point?<\/p>\n\n\n\n According to the lobbyist, Amazon continues to<\/a> advocate for that modification. An April Washington Examiner investigation found that Amazon offers Chinese military-related products and has commercial links to Chinese government-affiliated organizations. According to reports, the publication reviewed the Amazon Marketplace and found that at least 12 organisations that the US Department of Defense has designated as \"Chinese military companies\" had merchandise for sale.<\/p>\n","post_title":"Amazon lobbies against state legislation restricting government deals with Chinese firms","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"amazon-lobbies-against-state-legislation-restricting-government-deals-with-chinese-firms","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2025-05-20 20:53:56","post_modified_gmt":"2025-05-20 20:53:56","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/dctransparency.com\/?p=7805","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":7796,"post_author":"7","post_date":"2025-05-17 18:37:50","post_date_gmt":"2025-05-17 18:37:50","post_content":"\n According to a joint investigation by The Guardian and the Quincy Institute, Latin American elites have paid millions of dollars to hire elite Washington lobbyists in an attempt to influence the Trump administration.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Since Donald Trump<\/a>'s reelection campaign started in 2024, at least ten nations in Latin America and the Caribbean have registered senior officials or diplomatic envoys as foreign principals, according to public reports made under the Foreign Agents Registration Act (FARA).<\/p>\n\n\n\n According to The Guardian, the lobbying efforts include demands for diplomatic access, energy investments, commercial agreements, and military assistance. <\/p>\n\n\n\n For instance, President Nayib Bukele of El Salvador committed $1.5 million over the next three years and went on to gain an Oval Office visit, a nuclear energy contract, U.S. support in building a contentious mega-prison, and an enhancement in travel safety.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Another example is Ecuador's President Daniel Noboa, who, just before winning a contested election, used a contract with Mercury Public Affairs to secure increased arms shipments and a favorable U.S. intelligence assessment. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Meanwhile, Argentina's President Javier Milei adopted a high-profile strategy by dining with Trump at Mar-a-Lago and attending CPAC with Elon Musk<\/a>. These actions came before a $20 billion IMF agreement and Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent's visit to the South American nation. There will apparently be a meeting at the Oval Office and a trade agreement soon.<\/p>\n\n\n\n According to The Guardian, Damian Merlo, a Miami-based advisor with close Republican links, is responsible for a number of these lobbying connections. Merlo, who has worked for both Bukele and Milei, is still a key player in organizing access to Trump officials via companies such as Tactic Global. In an effort to defuse tensions with the Biden administration following Milei's election victory in 2023, he cut relations with Merlo; nevertheless, since then, his connections with networks that support Trump have become stronger.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Key roles have also been performed by<\/a> seasoned agents like Mauricio Claver-Carone and Otto Reich, who have long been influential in Republican foreign policy circles. Claver-Carone, who had played a key role in shaping anti-Cuba policies, is currently working with Secretary of State Marco Rubio as Trump's special envoy to Latin America.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Another well-known figure who now advocates on behalf of a number of Caribbean countries is Carlos Trujillo, a former U.S. ambassador and Trump candidate. His company, Continental Strategy LLC, helped to organise a $23 billion purchase for major ports in Panama and recorded $3.6 million in income in early 2025.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Even while foreign countries frequently lobby during new administrations, researchers have noticed a rise in engagement from Latin America. \"Latin American leaders will undoubtedly find more fertile breeding ground to pursue their interests now that some of these folks are in government or have direct access to government,\" Jake Johnston of the Center for Economic and Policy Research told The Guardian.<\/p>\n","post_title":"Inside lobbying by Latin American leaders to influence Trump\u2019s White House","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"inside-lobbying-by-latin-american-leaders-to-influence-trumps-white-house","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2025-05-17 18:37:50","post_modified_gmt":"2025-05-17 18:37:50","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/dctransparency.com\/?p=7796","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"prev":true,"total_page":7},"paged":1,"column_class":"jeg_col_2o3","class":"epic_block_3"};
According to a legislative summary, Cochran is a co-sponsor of legislation that would effectively prohibit state and local government agencies from purchasing items manufactured in China, citing national security concerns as justification. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Additionally, the law would typically forbid buying from Russia, North Korea, Cuba, and Iran. Amazon \"approached a number of lawmakers and just basically blanket said they had a problem with the bill,\" according to one lobbyist with knowledge of the situation, but failed to offer \"any specifics or any fixes for the bill.\" Additionally, Cochran asserted that the business launched an anti-law campaign without providing an explanation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n According to the lawmaker, Amazon first attempted to persuade the Tennessee Organization of Commerce to reject the bill, but the organisation decided to maintain its neutrality. He declared, \"In the end, we will advance this next year.\" \"Amazon has until then to respond; if not, the committee will hold a public discussion on the matter. Tennessee residents oppose the presence of Chinese-made electronics in their state offices. Therefore, if Amazon is eventually against it, they will need to explain their position to the people of Tennessee.<\/p>\n\n\n\n According to lobbyists familiar with the situation, Amazon also made an effort to engage lawmakers in negotiations to block similar legislation in Texas. According to the Texas Policy Institute, the bill would forbid Texas government agencies from signing agreements with businesses classified as \"foreign adversary companies\" or \"federally banned companies,\" with Chinese businesses among those included.<\/p>\n\n\n\n According to a lobbyist, <\/p>\n\n\n\n \"They sent an amendment that simply stated that American publicly traded corporations are exempt from all of this legislation.\" \"Why will we prohibit the sale of Chinese goods to the state of Texas while stating that \"any publicly listed American company may sell Chinese goods?\" <\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n I mean, what's the point?<\/p>\n\n\n\n According to the lobbyist, Amazon continues to<\/a> advocate for that modification. An April Washington Examiner investigation found that Amazon offers Chinese military-related products and has commercial links to Chinese government-affiliated organizations. According to reports, the publication reviewed the Amazon Marketplace and found that at least 12 organisations that the US Department of Defense has designated as \"Chinese military companies\" had merchandise for sale.<\/p>\n","post_title":"Amazon lobbies against state legislation restricting government deals with Chinese firms","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"amazon-lobbies-against-state-legislation-restricting-government-deals-with-chinese-firms","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2025-05-20 20:53:56","post_modified_gmt":"2025-05-20 20:53:56","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/dctransparency.com\/?p=7805","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":7796,"post_author":"7","post_date":"2025-05-17 18:37:50","post_date_gmt":"2025-05-17 18:37:50","post_content":"\n According to a joint investigation by The Guardian and the Quincy Institute, Latin American elites have paid millions of dollars to hire elite Washington lobbyists in an attempt to influence the Trump administration.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Since Donald Trump<\/a>'s reelection campaign started in 2024, at least ten nations in Latin America and the Caribbean have registered senior officials or diplomatic envoys as foreign principals, according to public reports made under the Foreign Agents Registration Act (FARA).<\/p>\n\n\n\n According to The Guardian, the lobbying efforts include demands for diplomatic access, energy investments, commercial agreements, and military assistance. <\/p>\n\n\n\n For instance, President Nayib Bukele of El Salvador committed $1.5 million over the next three years and went on to gain an Oval Office visit, a nuclear energy contract, U.S. support in building a contentious mega-prison, and an enhancement in travel safety.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Another example is Ecuador's President Daniel Noboa, who, just before winning a contested election, used a contract with Mercury Public Affairs to secure increased arms shipments and a favorable U.S. intelligence assessment. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Meanwhile, Argentina's President Javier Milei adopted a high-profile strategy by dining with Trump at Mar-a-Lago and attending CPAC with Elon Musk<\/a>. These actions came before a $20 billion IMF agreement and Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent's visit to the South American nation. There will apparently be a meeting at the Oval Office and a trade agreement soon.<\/p>\n\n\n\n According to The Guardian, Damian Merlo, a Miami-based advisor with close Republican links, is responsible for a number of these lobbying connections. Merlo, who has worked for both Bukele and Milei, is still a key player in organizing access to Trump officials via companies such as Tactic Global. In an effort to defuse tensions with the Biden administration following Milei's election victory in 2023, he cut relations with Merlo; nevertheless, since then, his connections with networks that support Trump have become stronger.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Key roles have also been performed by<\/a> seasoned agents like Mauricio Claver-Carone and Otto Reich, who have long been influential in Republican foreign policy circles. Claver-Carone, who had played a key role in shaping anti-Cuba policies, is currently working with Secretary of State Marco Rubio as Trump's special envoy to Latin America.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Another well-known figure who now advocates on behalf of a number of Caribbean countries is Carlos Trujillo, a former U.S. ambassador and Trump candidate. His company, Continental Strategy LLC, helped to organise a $23 billion purchase for major ports in Panama and recorded $3.6 million in income in early 2025.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Even while foreign countries frequently lobby during new administrations, researchers have noticed a rise in engagement from Latin America. \"Latin American leaders will undoubtedly find more fertile breeding ground to pursue their interests now that some of these folks are in government or have direct access to government,\" Jake Johnston of the Center for Economic and Policy Research told The Guardian.<\/p>\n","post_title":"Inside lobbying by Latin American leaders to influence Trump\u2019s White House","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"inside-lobbying-by-latin-american-leaders-to-influence-trumps-white-house","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2025-05-17 18:37:50","post_modified_gmt":"2025-05-17 18:37:50","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/dctransparency.com\/?p=7796","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"prev":true,"total_page":7},"paged":1,"column_class":"jeg_col_2o3","class":"epic_block_3"};
One politician remembered speaking with Amazon<\/a>'s representatives. \"Look, you're going to have to bring me something, you're going to have to tell me, you know, why you're uncomfortable,\" Republican Representative Mark Cochran of Tennessee told the source after meeting with Amazon and its lobbyists. \"Because simply stating that \"we don't like it\" is insufficient.\"<\/p>\n\n\n\n According to a legislative summary, Cochran is a co-sponsor of legislation that would effectively prohibit state and local government agencies from purchasing items manufactured in China, citing national security concerns as justification. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Additionally, the law would typically forbid buying from Russia, North Korea, Cuba, and Iran. Amazon \"approached a number of lawmakers and just basically blanket said they had a problem with the bill,\" according to one lobbyist with knowledge of the situation, but failed to offer \"any specifics or any fixes for the bill.\" Additionally, Cochran asserted that the business launched an anti-law campaign without providing an explanation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n According to the lawmaker, Amazon first attempted to persuade the Tennessee Organization of Commerce to reject the bill, but the organisation decided to maintain its neutrality. He declared, \"In the end, we will advance this next year.\" \"Amazon has until then to respond; if not, the committee will hold a public discussion on the matter. Tennessee residents oppose the presence of Chinese-made electronics in their state offices. Therefore, if Amazon is eventually against it, they will need to explain their position to the people of Tennessee.<\/p>\n\n\n\n According to lobbyists familiar with the situation, Amazon also made an effort to engage lawmakers in negotiations to block similar legislation in Texas. According to the Texas Policy Institute, the bill would forbid Texas government agencies from signing agreements with businesses classified as \"foreign adversary companies\" or \"federally banned companies,\" with Chinese businesses among those included.<\/p>\n\n\n\n According to a lobbyist, <\/p>\n\n\n\n \"They sent an amendment that simply stated that American publicly traded corporations are exempt from all of this legislation.\" \"Why will we prohibit the sale of Chinese goods to the state of Texas while stating that \"any publicly listed American company may sell Chinese goods?\" <\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n I mean, what's the point?<\/p>\n\n\n\n According to the lobbyist, Amazon continues to<\/a> advocate for that modification. An April Washington Examiner investigation found that Amazon offers Chinese military-related products and has commercial links to Chinese government-affiliated organizations. According to reports, the publication reviewed the Amazon Marketplace and found that at least 12 organisations that the US Department of Defense has designated as \"Chinese military companies\" had merchandise for sale.<\/p>\n","post_title":"Amazon lobbies against state legislation restricting government deals with Chinese firms","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"amazon-lobbies-against-state-legislation-restricting-government-deals-with-chinese-firms","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2025-05-20 20:53:56","post_modified_gmt":"2025-05-20 20:53:56","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/dctransparency.com\/?p=7805","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":7796,"post_author":"7","post_date":"2025-05-17 18:37:50","post_date_gmt":"2025-05-17 18:37:50","post_content":"\n According to a joint investigation by The Guardian and the Quincy Institute, Latin American elites have paid millions of dollars to hire elite Washington lobbyists in an attempt to influence the Trump administration.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Since Donald Trump<\/a>'s reelection campaign started in 2024, at least ten nations in Latin America and the Caribbean have registered senior officials or diplomatic envoys as foreign principals, according to public reports made under the Foreign Agents Registration Act (FARA).<\/p>\n\n\n\n According to The Guardian, the lobbying efforts include demands for diplomatic access, energy investments, commercial agreements, and military assistance. <\/p>\n\n\n\n For instance, President Nayib Bukele of El Salvador committed $1.5 million over the next three years and went on to gain an Oval Office visit, a nuclear energy contract, U.S. support in building a contentious mega-prison, and an enhancement in travel safety.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Another example is Ecuador's President Daniel Noboa, who, just before winning a contested election, used a contract with Mercury Public Affairs to secure increased arms shipments and a favorable U.S. intelligence assessment. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Meanwhile, Argentina's President Javier Milei adopted a high-profile strategy by dining with Trump at Mar-a-Lago and attending CPAC with Elon Musk<\/a>. These actions came before a $20 billion IMF agreement and Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent's visit to the South American nation. There will apparently be a meeting at the Oval Office and a trade agreement soon.<\/p>\n\n\n\n According to The Guardian, Damian Merlo, a Miami-based advisor with close Republican links, is responsible for a number of these lobbying connections. Merlo, who has worked for both Bukele and Milei, is still a key player in organizing access to Trump officials via companies such as Tactic Global. In an effort to defuse tensions with the Biden administration following Milei's election victory in 2023, he cut relations with Merlo; nevertheless, since then, his connections with networks that support Trump have become stronger.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Key roles have also been performed by<\/a> seasoned agents like Mauricio Claver-Carone and Otto Reich, who have long been influential in Republican foreign policy circles. Claver-Carone, who had played a key role in shaping anti-Cuba policies, is currently working with Secretary of State Marco Rubio as Trump's special envoy to Latin America.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Another well-known figure who now advocates on behalf of a number of Caribbean countries is Carlos Trujillo, a former U.S. ambassador and Trump candidate. His company, Continental Strategy LLC, helped to organise a $23 billion purchase for major ports in Panama and recorded $3.6 million in income in early 2025.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Even while foreign countries frequently lobby during new administrations, researchers have noticed a rise in engagement from Latin America. \"Latin American leaders will undoubtedly find more fertile breeding ground to pursue their interests now that some of these folks are in government or have direct access to government,\" Jake Johnston of the Center for Economic and Policy Research told The Guardian.<\/p>\n","post_title":"Inside lobbying by Latin American leaders to influence Trump\u2019s White House","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"inside-lobbying-by-latin-american-leaders-to-influence-trumps-white-house","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2025-05-17 18:37:50","post_modified_gmt":"2025-05-17 18:37:50","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/dctransparency.com\/?p=7796","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"prev":true,"total_page":7},"paged":1,"column_class":"jeg_col_2o3","class":"epic_block_3"};
One politician remembered speaking with Amazon<\/a>'s representatives. \"Look, you're going to have to bring me something, you're going to have to tell me, you know, why you're uncomfortable,\" Republican Representative Mark Cochran of Tennessee told the source after meeting with Amazon and its lobbyists. \"Because simply stating that \"we don't like it\" is insufficient.\"<\/p>\n\n\n\n According to a legislative summary, Cochran is a co-sponsor of legislation that would effectively prohibit state and local government agencies from purchasing items manufactured in China, citing national security concerns as justification. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Additionally, the law would typically forbid buying from Russia, North Korea, Cuba, and Iran. Amazon \"approached a number of lawmakers and just basically blanket said they had a problem with the bill,\" according to one lobbyist with knowledge of the situation, but failed to offer \"any specifics or any fixes for the bill.\" Additionally, Cochran asserted that the business launched an anti-law campaign without providing an explanation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n According to the lawmaker, Amazon first attempted to persuade the Tennessee Organization of Commerce to reject the bill, but the organisation decided to maintain its neutrality. He declared, \"In the end, we will advance this next year.\" \"Amazon has until then to respond; if not, the committee will hold a public discussion on the matter. Tennessee residents oppose the presence of Chinese-made electronics in their state offices. Therefore, if Amazon is eventually against it, they will need to explain their position to the people of Tennessee.<\/p>\n\n\n\n According to lobbyists familiar with the situation, Amazon also made an effort to engage lawmakers in negotiations to block similar legislation in Texas. According to the Texas Policy Institute, the bill would forbid Texas government agencies from signing agreements with businesses classified as \"foreign adversary companies\" or \"federally banned companies,\" with Chinese businesses among those included.<\/p>\n\n\n\n According to a lobbyist, <\/p>\n\n\n\n \"They sent an amendment that simply stated that American publicly traded corporations are exempt from all of this legislation.\" \"Why will we prohibit the sale of Chinese goods to the state of Texas while stating that \"any publicly listed American company may sell Chinese goods?\" <\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n I mean, what's the point?<\/p>\n\n\n\n According to the lobbyist, Amazon continues to<\/a> advocate for that modification. An April Washington Examiner investigation found that Amazon offers Chinese military-related products and has commercial links to Chinese government-affiliated organizations. According to reports, the publication reviewed the Amazon Marketplace and found that at least 12 organisations that the US Department of Defense has designated as \"Chinese military companies\" had merchandise for sale.<\/p>\n","post_title":"Amazon lobbies against state legislation restricting government deals with Chinese firms","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"amazon-lobbies-against-state-legislation-restricting-government-deals-with-chinese-firms","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2025-05-20 20:53:56","post_modified_gmt":"2025-05-20 20:53:56","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/dctransparency.com\/?p=7805","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":7796,"post_author":"7","post_date":"2025-05-17 18:37:50","post_date_gmt":"2025-05-17 18:37:50","post_content":"\n According to a joint investigation by The Guardian and the Quincy Institute, Latin American elites have paid millions of dollars to hire elite Washington lobbyists in an attempt to influence the Trump administration.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Since Donald Trump<\/a>'s reelection campaign started in 2024, at least ten nations in Latin America and the Caribbean have registered senior officials or diplomatic envoys as foreign principals, according to public reports made under the Foreign Agents Registration Act (FARA).<\/p>\n\n\n\n According to The Guardian, the lobbying efforts include demands for diplomatic access, energy investments, commercial agreements, and military assistance. <\/p>\n\n\n\n For instance, President Nayib Bukele of El Salvador committed $1.5 million over the next three years and went on to gain an Oval Office visit, a nuclear energy contract, U.S. support in building a contentious mega-prison, and an enhancement in travel safety.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Another example is Ecuador's President Daniel Noboa, who, just before winning a contested election, used a contract with Mercury Public Affairs to secure increased arms shipments and a favorable U.S. intelligence assessment. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Meanwhile, Argentina's President Javier Milei adopted a high-profile strategy by dining with Trump at Mar-a-Lago and attending CPAC with Elon Musk<\/a>. These actions came before a $20 billion IMF agreement and Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent's visit to the South American nation. There will apparently be a meeting at the Oval Office and a trade agreement soon.<\/p>\n\n\n\n According to The Guardian, Damian Merlo, a Miami-based advisor with close Republican links, is responsible for a number of these lobbying connections. Merlo, who has worked for both Bukele and Milei, is still a key player in organizing access to Trump officials via companies such as Tactic Global. In an effort to defuse tensions with the Biden administration following Milei's election victory in 2023, he cut relations with Merlo; nevertheless, since then, his connections with networks that support Trump have become stronger.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Key roles have also been performed by<\/a> seasoned agents like Mauricio Claver-Carone and Otto Reich, who have long been influential in Republican foreign policy circles. Claver-Carone, who had played a key role in shaping anti-Cuba policies, is currently working with Secretary of State Marco Rubio as Trump's special envoy to Latin America.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Another well-known figure who now advocates on behalf of a number of Caribbean countries is Carlos Trujillo, a former U.S. ambassador and Trump candidate. His company, Continental Strategy LLC, helped to organise a $23 billion purchase for major ports in Panama and recorded $3.6 million in income in early 2025.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Even while foreign countries frequently lobby during new administrations, researchers have noticed a rise in engagement from Latin America. \"Latin American leaders will undoubtedly find more fertile breeding ground to pursue their interests now that some of these folks are in government or have direct access to government,\" Jake Johnston of the Center for Economic and Policy Research told The Guardian.<\/p>\n","post_title":"Inside lobbying by Latin American leaders to influence Trump\u2019s White House","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"inside-lobbying-by-latin-american-leaders-to-influence-trumps-white-house","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2025-05-17 18:37:50","post_modified_gmt":"2025-05-17 18:37:50","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/dctransparency.com\/?p=7796","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"prev":true,"total_page":7},"paged":1,"column_class":"jeg_col_2o3","class":"epic_block_3"};
According to reports, Amazon is deploying lobbyists <\/a>to U.S. statehouses to thwart legislative efforts to disconnect from China. A state lawmaker and many lobbyists with knowledge of the situation said that the corporation tries to stall the process with legislative changes and makes forceful but evasive opposition to legislation that targets China.<\/p>\n\n\n\n One politician remembered speaking with Amazon<\/a>'s representatives. \"Look, you're going to have to bring me something, you're going to have to tell me, you know, why you're uncomfortable,\" Republican Representative Mark Cochran of Tennessee told the source after meeting with Amazon and its lobbyists. \"Because simply stating that \"we don't like it\" is insufficient.\"<\/p>\n\n\n\n According to a legislative summary, Cochran is a co-sponsor of legislation that would effectively prohibit state and local government agencies from purchasing items manufactured in China, citing national security concerns as justification. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Additionally, the law would typically forbid buying from Russia, North Korea, Cuba, and Iran. Amazon \"approached a number of lawmakers and just basically blanket said they had a problem with the bill,\" according to one lobbyist with knowledge of the situation, but failed to offer \"any specifics or any fixes for the bill.\" Additionally, Cochran asserted that the business launched an anti-law campaign without providing an explanation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n According to the lawmaker, Amazon first attempted to persuade the Tennessee Organization of Commerce to reject the bill, but the organisation decided to maintain its neutrality. He declared, \"In the end, we will advance this next year.\" \"Amazon has until then to respond; if not, the committee will hold a public discussion on the matter. Tennessee residents oppose the presence of Chinese-made electronics in their state offices. Therefore, if Amazon is eventually against it, they will need to explain their position to the people of Tennessee.<\/p>\n\n\n\n According to lobbyists familiar with the situation, Amazon also made an effort to engage lawmakers in negotiations to block similar legislation in Texas. According to the Texas Policy Institute, the bill would forbid Texas government agencies from signing agreements with businesses classified as \"foreign adversary companies\" or \"federally banned companies,\" with Chinese businesses among those included.<\/p>\n\n\n\n According to a lobbyist, <\/p>\n\n\n\n \"They sent an amendment that simply stated that American publicly traded corporations are exempt from all of this legislation.\" \"Why will we prohibit the sale of Chinese goods to the state of Texas while stating that \"any publicly listed American company may sell Chinese goods?\" <\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n I mean, what's the point?<\/p>\n\n\n\n According to the lobbyist, Amazon continues to<\/a> advocate for that modification. An April Washington Examiner investigation found that Amazon offers Chinese military-related products and has commercial links to Chinese government-affiliated organizations. According to reports, the publication reviewed the Amazon Marketplace and found that at least 12 organisations that the US Department of Defense has designated as \"Chinese military companies\" had merchandise for sale.<\/p>\n","post_title":"Amazon lobbies against state legislation restricting government deals with Chinese firms","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"amazon-lobbies-against-state-legislation-restricting-government-deals-with-chinese-firms","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2025-05-20 20:53:56","post_modified_gmt":"2025-05-20 20:53:56","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/dctransparency.com\/?p=7805","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":7796,"post_author":"7","post_date":"2025-05-17 18:37:50","post_date_gmt":"2025-05-17 18:37:50","post_content":"\n According to a joint investigation by The Guardian and the Quincy Institute, Latin American elites have paid millions of dollars to hire elite Washington lobbyists in an attempt to influence the Trump administration.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Since Donald Trump<\/a>'s reelection campaign started in 2024, at least ten nations in Latin America and the Caribbean have registered senior officials or diplomatic envoys as foreign principals, according to public reports made under the Foreign Agents Registration Act (FARA).<\/p>\n\n\n\n According to The Guardian, the lobbying efforts include demands for diplomatic access, energy investments, commercial agreements, and military assistance. <\/p>\n\n\n\n For instance, President Nayib Bukele of El Salvador committed $1.5 million over the next three years and went on to gain an Oval Office visit, a nuclear energy contract, U.S. support in building a contentious mega-prison, and an enhancement in travel safety.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Another example is Ecuador's President Daniel Noboa, who, just before winning a contested election, used a contract with Mercury Public Affairs to secure increased arms shipments and a favorable U.S. intelligence assessment. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Meanwhile, Argentina's President Javier Milei adopted a high-profile strategy by dining with Trump at Mar-a-Lago and attending CPAC with Elon Musk<\/a>. These actions came before a $20 billion IMF agreement and Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent's visit to the South American nation. There will apparently be a meeting at the Oval Office and a trade agreement soon.<\/p>\n\n\n\n According to The Guardian, Damian Merlo, a Miami-based advisor with close Republican links, is responsible for a number of these lobbying connections. Merlo, who has worked for both Bukele and Milei, is still a key player in organizing access to Trump officials via companies such as Tactic Global. In an effort to defuse tensions with the Biden administration following Milei's election victory in 2023, he cut relations with Merlo; nevertheless, since then, his connections with networks that support Trump have become stronger.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Key roles have also been performed by<\/a> seasoned agents like Mauricio Claver-Carone and Otto Reich, who have long been influential in Republican foreign policy circles. Claver-Carone, who had played a key role in shaping anti-Cuba policies, is currently working with Secretary of State Marco Rubio as Trump's special envoy to Latin America.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Another well-known figure who now advocates on behalf of a number of Caribbean countries is Carlos Trujillo, a former U.S. ambassador and Trump candidate. His company, Continental Strategy LLC, helped to organise a $23 billion purchase for major ports in Panama and recorded $3.6 million in income in early 2025.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Even while foreign countries frequently lobby during new administrations, researchers have noticed a rise in engagement from Latin America. \"Latin American leaders will undoubtedly find more fertile breeding ground to pursue their interests now that some of these folks are in government or have direct access to government,\" Jake Johnston of the Center for Economic and Policy Research told The Guardian.<\/p>\n","post_title":"Inside lobbying by Latin American leaders to influence Trump\u2019s White House","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"inside-lobbying-by-latin-american-leaders-to-influence-trumps-white-house","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2025-05-17 18:37:50","post_modified_gmt":"2025-05-17 18:37:50","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/dctransparency.com\/?p=7796","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"prev":true,"total_page":7},"paged":1,"column_class":"jeg_col_2o3","class":"epic_block_3"};
It is obvious to all parties involved in these discussions that the House will choose the most conservative version of the budget in order to start out strong against the Senate's moderating influence. Furthermore, even though more moderate Republicans are starting to voice their support for the credits, none of the top House Republican leadership is prepared to use all of their political resources to support them at a time when every available dollar is needed to win more significant and, in the context of budget negotiations, more revenue-impacting battles over topics like Medicaid and the SALT local tax deductions.<\/p>\n","post_title":"Energy lobbyists face setbacks in the house, seek more favorable response in US senate","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"energy-lobbyists-face-setbacks-in-the-house-seek-more-favorable-response-in-us-senate","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2025-05-21 12:21:53","post_modified_gmt":"2025-05-21 12:21:53","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/dctransparency.com\/?p=7812","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":7805,"post_author":"7","post_date":"2025-05-20 20:53:56","post_date_gmt":"2025-05-20 20:53:56","post_content":"\n According to reports, Amazon is deploying lobbyists <\/a>to U.S. statehouses to thwart legislative efforts to disconnect from China. A state lawmaker and many lobbyists with knowledge of the situation said that the corporation tries to stall the process with legislative changes and makes forceful but evasive opposition to legislation that targets China.<\/p>\n\n\n\n One politician remembered speaking with Amazon<\/a>'s representatives. \"Look, you're going to have to bring me something, you're going to have to tell me, you know, why you're uncomfortable,\" Republican Representative Mark Cochran of Tennessee told the source after meeting with Amazon and its lobbyists. \"Because simply stating that \"we don't like it\" is insufficient.\"<\/p>\n\n\n\n According to a legislative summary, Cochran is a co-sponsor of legislation that would effectively prohibit state and local government agencies from purchasing items manufactured in China, citing national security concerns as justification. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Additionally, the law would typically forbid buying from Russia, North Korea, Cuba, and Iran. Amazon \"approached a number of lawmakers and just basically blanket said they had a problem with the bill,\" according to one lobbyist with knowledge of the situation, but failed to offer \"any specifics or any fixes for the bill.\" Additionally, Cochran asserted that the business launched an anti-law campaign without providing an explanation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n According to the lawmaker, Amazon first attempted to persuade the Tennessee Organization of Commerce to reject the bill, but the organisation decided to maintain its neutrality. He declared, \"In the end, we will advance this next year.\" \"Amazon has until then to respond; if not, the committee will hold a public discussion on the matter. Tennessee residents oppose the presence of Chinese-made electronics in their state offices. Therefore, if Amazon is eventually against it, they will need to explain their position to the people of Tennessee.<\/p>\n\n\n\n According to lobbyists familiar with the situation, Amazon also made an effort to engage lawmakers in negotiations to block similar legislation in Texas. According to the Texas Policy Institute, the bill would forbid Texas government agencies from signing agreements with businesses classified as \"foreign adversary companies\" or \"federally banned companies,\" with Chinese businesses among those included.<\/p>\n\n\n\n According to a lobbyist, <\/p>\n\n\n\n \"They sent an amendment that simply stated that American publicly traded corporations are exempt from all of this legislation.\" \"Why will we prohibit the sale of Chinese goods to the state of Texas while stating that \"any publicly listed American company may sell Chinese goods?\" <\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n I mean, what's the point?<\/p>\n\n\n\n According to the lobbyist, Amazon continues to<\/a> advocate for that modification. An April Washington Examiner investigation found that Amazon offers Chinese military-related products and has commercial links to Chinese government-affiliated organizations. According to reports, the publication reviewed the Amazon Marketplace and found that at least 12 organisations that the US Department of Defense has designated as \"Chinese military companies\" had merchandise for sale.<\/p>\n","post_title":"Amazon lobbies against state legislation restricting government deals with Chinese firms","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"amazon-lobbies-against-state-legislation-restricting-government-deals-with-chinese-firms","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2025-05-20 20:53:56","post_modified_gmt":"2025-05-20 20:53:56","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/dctransparency.com\/?p=7805","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":7796,"post_author":"7","post_date":"2025-05-17 18:37:50","post_date_gmt":"2025-05-17 18:37:50","post_content":"\n According to a joint investigation by The Guardian and the Quincy Institute, Latin American elites have paid millions of dollars to hire elite Washington lobbyists in an attempt to influence the Trump administration.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Since Donald Trump<\/a>'s reelection campaign started in 2024, at least ten nations in Latin America and the Caribbean have registered senior officials or diplomatic envoys as foreign principals, according to public reports made under the Foreign Agents Registration Act (FARA).<\/p>\n\n\n\n According to The Guardian, the lobbying efforts include demands for diplomatic access, energy investments, commercial agreements, and military assistance. <\/p>\n\n\n\n For instance, President Nayib Bukele of El Salvador committed $1.5 million over the next three years and went on to gain an Oval Office visit, a nuclear energy contract, U.S. support in building a contentious mega-prison, and an enhancement in travel safety.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Another example is Ecuador's President Daniel Noboa, who, just before winning a contested election, used a contract with Mercury Public Affairs to secure increased arms shipments and a favorable U.S. intelligence assessment. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Meanwhile, Argentina's President Javier Milei adopted a high-profile strategy by dining with Trump at Mar-a-Lago and attending CPAC with Elon Musk<\/a>. These actions came before a $20 billion IMF agreement and Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent's visit to the South American nation. There will apparently be a meeting at the Oval Office and a trade agreement soon.<\/p>\n\n\n\n According to The Guardian, Damian Merlo, a Miami-based advisor with close Republican links, is responsible for a number of these lobbying connections. Merlo, who has worked for both Bukele and Milei, is still a key player in organizing access to Trump officials via companies such as Tactic Global. In an effort to defuse tensions with the Biden administration following Milei's election victory in 2023, he cut relations with Merlo; nevertheless, since then, his connections with networks that support Trump have become stronger.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Key roles have also been performed by<\/a> seasoned agents like Mauricio Claver-Carone and Otto Reich, who have long been influential in Republican foreign policy circles. Claver-Carone, who had played a key role in shaping anti-Cuba policies, is currently working with Secretary of State Marco Rubio as Trump's special envoy to Latin America.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Another well-known figure who now advocates on behalf of a number of Caribbean countries is Carlos Trujillo, a former U.S. ambassador and Trump candidate. His company, Continental Strategy LLC, helped to organise a $23 billion purchase for major ports in Panama and recorded $3.6 million in income in early 2025.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Even while foreign countries frequently lobby during new administrations, researchers have noticed a rise in engagement from Latin America. \"Latin American leaders will undoubtedly find more fertile breeding ground to pursue their interests now that some of these folks are in government or have direct access to government,\" Jake Johnston of the Center for Economic and Policy Research told The Guardian.<\/p>\n","post_title":"Inside lobbying by Latin American leaders to influence Trump\u2019s White House","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"inside-lobbying-by-latin-american-leaders-to-influence-trumps-white-house","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2025-05-17 18:37:50","post_modified_gmt":"2025-05-17 18:37:50","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/dctransparency.com\/?p=7796","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"prev":true,"total_page":7},"paged":1,"column_class":"jeg_col_2o3","class":"epic_block_3"};
said Lisa Jacobson, head of the Business Council for Sustainable Energy, a collection of trade groups and businesses. She said that because the credits are already being used extensively, it is simpler to implement that method now than it was before the IRA.<\/p>\n\n\n\n It is obvious to all parties involved in these discussions that the House will choose the most conservative version of the budget in order to start out strong against the Senate's moderating influence. Furthermore, even though more moderate Republicans are starting to voice their support for the credits, none of the top House Republican leadership is prepared to use all of their political resources to support them at a time when every available dollar is needed to win more significant and, in the context of budget negotiations, more revenue-impacting battles over topics like Medicaid and the SALT local tax deductions.<\/p>\n","post_title":"Energy lobbyists face setbacks in the house, seek more favorable response in US senate","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"energy-lobbyists-face-setbacks-in-the-house-seek-more-favorable-response-in-us-senate","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2025-05-21 12:21:53","post_modified_gmt":"2025-05-21 12:21:53","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/dctransparency.com\/?p=7812","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":7805,"post_author":"7","post_date":"2025-05-20 20:53:56","post_date_gmt":"2025-05-20 20:53:56","post_content":"\n According to reports, Amazon is deploying lobbyists <\/a>to U.S. statehouses to thwart legislative efforts to disconnect from China. A state lawmaker and many lobbyists with knowledge of the situation said that the corporation tries to stall the process with legislative changes and makes forceful but evasive opposition to legislation that targets China.<\/p>\n\n\n\n One politician remembered speaking with Amazon<\/a>'s representatives. \"Look, you're going to have to bring me something, you're going to have to tell me, you know, why you're uncomfortable,\" Republican Representative Mark Cochran of Tennessee told the source after meeting with Amazon and its lobbyists. \"Because simply stating that \"we don't like it\" is insufficient.\"<\/p>\n\n\n\n According to a legislative summary, Cochran is a co-sponsor of legislation that would effectively prohibit state and local government agencies from purchasing items manufactured in China, citing national security concerns as justification. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Additionally, the law would typically forbid buying from Russia, North Korea, Cuba, and Iran. Amazon \"approached a number of lawmakers and just basically blanket said they had a problem with the bill,\" according to one lobbyist with knowledge of the situation, but failed to offer \"any specifics or any fixes for the bill.\" Additionally, Cochran asserted that the business launched an anti-law campaign without providing an explanation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n According to the lawmaker, Amazon first attempted to persuade the Tennessee Organization of Commerce to reject the bill, but the organisation decided to maintain its neutrality. He declared, \"In the end, we will advance this next year.\" \"Amazon has until then to respond; if not, the committee will hold a public discussion on the matter. Tennessee residents oppose the presence of Chinese-made electronics in their state offices. Therefore, if Amazon is eventually against it, they will need to explain their position to the people of Tennessee.<\/p>\n\n\n\n According to lobbyists familiar with the situation, Amazon also made an effort to engage lawmakers in negotiations to block similar legislation in Texas. According to the Texas Policy Institute, the bill would forbid Texas government agencies from signing agreements with businesses classified as \"foreign adversary companies\" or \"federally banned companies,\" with Chinese businesses among those included.<\/p>\n\n\n\n According to a lobbyist, <\/p>\n\n\n\n \"They sent an amendment that simply stated that American publicly traded corporations are exempt from all of this legislation.\" \"Why will we prohibit the sale of Chinese goods to the state of Texas while stating that \"any publicly listed American company may sell Chinese goods?\" <\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n I mean, what's the point?<\/p>\n\n\n\n According to the lobbyist, Amazon continues to<\/a> advocate for that modification. An April Washington Examiner investigation found that Amazon offers Chinese military-related products and has commercial links to Chinese government-affiliated organizations. According to reports, the publication reviewed the Amazon Marketplace and found that at least 12 organisations that the US Department of Defense has designated as \"Chinese military companies\" had merchandise for sale.<\/p>\n","post_title":"Amazon lobbies against state legislation restricting government deals with Chinese firms","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"amazon-lobbies-against-state-legislation-restricting-government-deals-with-chinese-firms","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2025-05-20 20:53:56","post_modified_gmt":"2025-05-20 20:53:56","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/dctransparency.com\/?p=7805","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":7796,"post_author":"7","post_date":"2025-05-17 18:37:50","post_date_gmt":"2025-05-17 18:37:50","post_content":"\n According to a joint investigation by The Guardian and the Quincy Institute, Latin American elites have paid millions of dollars to hire elite Washington lobbyists in an attempt to influence the Trump administration.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Since Donald Trump<\/a>'s reelection campaign started in 2024, at least ten nations in Latin America and the Caribbean have registered senior officials or diplomatic envoys as foreign principals, according to public reports made under the Foreign Agents Registration Act (FARA).<\/p>\n\n\n\n According to The Guardian, the lobbying efforts include demands for diplomatic access, energy investments, commercial agreements, and military assistance. <\/p>\n\n\n\n For instance, President Nayib Bukele of El Salvador committed $1.5 million over the next three years and went on to gain an Oval Office visit, a nuclear energy contract, U.S. support in building a contentious mega-prison, and an enhancement in travel safety.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Another example is Ecuador's President Daniel Noboa, who, just before winning a contested election, used a contract with Mercury Public Affairs to secure increased arms shipments and a favorable U.S. intelligence assessment. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Meanwhile, Argentina's President Javier Milei adopted a high-profile strategy by dining with Trump at Mar-a-Lago and attending CPAC with Elon Musk<\/a>. These actions came before a $20 billion IMF agreement and Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent's visit to the South American nation. There will apparently be a meeting at the Oval Office and a trade agreement soon.<\/p>\n\n\n\n According to The Guardian, Damian Merlo, a Miami-based advisor with close Republican links, is responsible for a number of these lobbying connections. Merlo, who has worked for both Bukele and Milei, is still a key player in organizing access to Trump officials via companies such as Tactic Global. In an effort to defuse tensions with the Biden administration following Milei's election victory in 2023, he cut relations with Merlo; nevertheless, since then, his connections with networks that support Trump have become stronger.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Key roles have also been performed by<\/a> seasoned agents like Mauricio Claver-Carone and Otto Reich, who have long been influential in Republican foreign policy circles. Claver-Carone, who had played a key role in shaping anti-Cuba policies, is currently working with Secretary of State Marco Rubio as Trump's special envoy to Latin America.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Another well-known figure who now advocates on behalf of a number of Caribbean countries is Carlos Trujillo, a former U.S. ambassador and Trump candidate. His company, Continental Strategy LLC, helped to organise a $23 billion purchase for major ports in Panama and recorded $3.6 million in income in early 2025.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Even while foreign countries frequently lobby during new administrations, researchers have noticed a rise in engagement from Latin America. \"Latin American leaders will undoubtedly find more fertile breeding ground to pursue their interests now that some of these folks are in government or have direct access to government,\" Jake Johnston of the Center for Economic and Policy Research told The Guardian.<\/p>\n","post_title":"Inside lobbying by Latin American leaders to influence Trump\u2019s White House","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"inside-lobbying-by-latin-american-leaders-to-influence-trumps-white-house","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2025-05-17 18:37:50","post_modified_gmt":"2025-05-17 18:37:50","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/dctransparency.com\/?p=7796","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"prev":true,"total_page":7},"paged":1,"column_class":"jeg_col_2o3","class":"epic_block_3"};
\"Keeping stories about the benefits as local as possible is the most effective strategy to win over any colleagues who are still on the fence,\" <\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n said Lisa Jacobson, head of the Business Council for Sustainable Energy, a collection of trade groups and businesses. She said that because the credits are already being used extensively, it is simpler to implement that method now than it was before the IRA.<\/p>\n\n\n\n It is obvious to all parties involved in these discussions that the House will choose the most conservative version of the budget in order to start out strong against the Senate's moderating influence. Furthermore, even though more moderate Republicans are starting to voice their support for the credits, none of the top House Republican leadership is prepared to use all of their political resources to support them at a time when every available dollar is needed to win more significant and, in the context of budget negotiations, more revenue-impacting battles over topics like Medicaid and the SALT local tax deductions.<\/p>\n","post_title":"Energy lobbyists face setbacks in the house, seek more favorable response in US senate","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"energy-lobbyists-face-setbacks-in-the-house-seek-more-favorable-response-in-us-senate","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2025-05-21 12:21:53","post_modified_gmt":"2025-05-21 12:21:53","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/dctransparency.com\/?p=7812","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":7805,"post_author":"7","post_date":"2025-05-20 20:53:56","post_date_gmt":"2025-05-20 20:53:56","post_content":"\n According to reports, Amazon is deploying lobbyists <\/a>to U.S. statehouses to thwart legislative efforts to disconnect from China. A state lawmaker and many lobbyists with knowledge of the situation said that the corporation tries to stall the process with legislative changes and makes forceful but evasive opposition to legislation that targets China.<\/p>\n\n\n\n One politician remembered speaking with Amazon<\/a>'s representatives. \"Look, you're going to have to bring me something, you're going to have to tell me, you know, why you're uncomfortable,\" Republican Representative Mark Cochran of Tennessee told the source after meeting with Amazon and its lobbyists. \"Because simply stating that \"we don't like it\" is insufficient.\"<\/p>\n\n\n\n According to a legislative summary, Cochran is a co-sponsor of legislation that would effectively prohibit state and local government agencies from purchasing items manufactured in China, citing national security concerns as justification. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Additionally, the law would typically forbid buying from Russia, North Korea, Cuba, and Iran. Amazon \"approached a number of lawmakers and just basically blanket said they had a problem with the bill,\" according to one lobbyist with knowledge of the situation, but failed to offer \"any specifics or any fixes for the bill.\" Additionally, Cochran asserted that the business launched an anti-law campaign without providing an explanation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n According to the lawmaker, Amazon first attempted to persuade the Tennessee Organization of Commerce to reject the bill, but the organisation decided to maintain its neutrality. He declared, \"In the end, we will advance this next year.\" \"Amazon has until then to respond; if not, the committee will hold a public discussion on the matter. Tennessee residents oppose the presence of Chinese-made electronics in their state offices. Therefore, if Amazon is eventually against it, they will need to explain their position to the people of Tennessee.<\/p>\n\n\n\n According to lobbyists familiar with the situation, Amazon also made an effort to engage lawmakers in negotiations to block similar legislation in Texas. According to the Texas Policy Institute, the bill would forbid Texas government agencies from signing agreements with businesses classified as \"foreign adversary companies\" or \"federally banned companies,\" with Chinese businesses among those included.<\/p>\n\n\n\n According to a lobbyist, <\/p>\n\n\n\n \"They sent an amendment that simply stated that American publicly traded corporations are exempt from all of this legislation.\" \"Why will we prohibit the sale of Chinese goods to the state of Texas while stating that \"any publicly listed American company may sell Chinese goods?\" <\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n I mean, what's the point?<\/p>\n\n\n\n According to the lobbyist, Amazon continues to<\/a> advocate for that modification. An April Washington Examiner investigation found that Amazon offers Chinese military-related products and has commercial links to Chinese government-affiliated organizations. According to reports, the publication reviewed the Amazon Marketplace and found that at least 12 organisations that the US Department of Defense has designated as \"Chinese military companies\" had merchandise for sale.<\/p>\n","post_title":"Amazon lobbies against state legislation restricting government deals with Chinese firms","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"amazon-lobbies-against-state-legislation-restricting-government-deals-with-chinese-firms","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2025-05-20 20:53:56","post_modified_gmt":"2025-05-20 20:53:56","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/dctransparency.com\/?p=7805","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":7796,"post_author":"7","post_date":"2025-05-17 18:37:50","post_date_gmt":"2025-05-17 18:37:50","post_content":"\n According to a joint investigation by The Guardian and the Quincy Institute, Latin American elites have paid millions of dollars to hire elite Washington lobbyists in an attempt to influence the Trump administration.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Since Donald Trump<\/a>'s reelection campaign started in 2024, at least ten nations in Latin America and the Caribbean have registered senior officials or diplomatic envoys as foreign principals, according to public reports made under the Foreign Agents Registration Act (FARA).<\/p>\n\n\n\n According to The Guardian, the lobbying efforts include demands for diplomatic access, energy investments, commercial agreements, and military assistance. <\/p>\n\n\n\n For instance, President Nayib Bukele of El Salvador committed $1.5 million over the next three years and went on to gain an Oval Office visit, a nuclear energy contract, U.S. support in building a contentious mega-prison, and an enhancement in travel safety.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Another example is Ecuador's President Daniel Noboa, who, just before winning a contested election, used a contract with Mercury Public Affairs to secure increased arms shipments and a favorable U.S. intelligence assessment. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Meanwhile, Argentina's President Javier Milei adopted a high-profile strategy by dining with Trump at Mar-a-Lago and attending CPAC with Elon Musk<\/a>. These actions came before a $20 billion IMF agreement and Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent's visit to the South American nation. There will apparently be a meeting at the Oval Office and a trade agreement soon.<\/p>\n\n\n\n According to The Guardian, Damian Merlo, a Miami-based advisor with close Republican links, is responsible for a number of these lobbying connections. Merlo, who has worked for both Bukele and Milei, is still a key player in organizing access to Trump officials via companies such as Tactic Global. In an effort to defuse tensions with the Biden administration following Milei's election victory in 2023, he cut relations with Merlo; nevertheless, since then, his connections with networks that support Trump have become stronger.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Key roles have also been performed by<\/a> seasoned agents like Mauricio Claver-Carone and Otto Reich, who have long been influential in Republican foreign policy circles. Claver-Carone, who had played a key role in shaping anti-Cuba policies, is currently working with Secretary of State Marco Rubio as Trump's special envoy to Latin America.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Another well-known figure who now advocates on behalf of a number of Caribbean countries is Carlos Trujillo, a former U.S. ambassador and Trump candidate. His company, Continental Strategy LLC, helped to organise a $23 billion purchase for major ports in Panama and recorded $3.6 million in income in early 2025.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Even while foreign countries frequently lobby during new administrations, researchers have noticed a rise in engagement from Latin America. \"Latin American leaders will undoubtedly find more fertile breeding ground to pursue their interests now that some of these folks are in government or have direct access to government,\" Jake Johnston of the Center for Economic and Policy Research told The Guardian.<\/p>\n","post_title":"Inside lobbying by Latin American leaders to influence Trump\u2019s White House","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"inside-lobbying-by-latin-american-leaders-to-influence-trumps-white-house","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2025-05-17 18:37:50","post_modified_gmt":"2025-05-17 18:37:50","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/dctransparency.com\/?p=7796","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"prev":true,"total_page":7},"paged":1,"column_class":"jeg_col_2o3","class":"epic_block_3"};
\"Keeping stories about the benefits as local as possible is the most effective strategy to win over any colleagues who are still on the fence,\" <\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n said Lisa Jacobson, head of the Business Council for Sustainable Energy, a collection of trade groups and businesses. She said that because the credits are already being used extensively, it is simpler to implement that method now than it was before the IRA.<\/p>\n\n\n\n It is obvious to all parties involved in these discussions that the House will choose the most conservative version of the budget in order to start out strong against the Senate's moderating influence. Furthermore, even though more moderate Republicans are starting to voice their support for the credits, none of the top House Republican leadership is prepared to use all of their political resources to support them at a time when every available dollar is needed to win more significant and, in the context of budget negotiations, more revenue-impacting battles over topics like Medicaid and the SALT local tax deductions.<\/p>\n","post_title":"Energy lobbyists face setbacks in the house, seek more favorable response in US senate","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"energy-lobbyists-face-setbacks-in-the-house-seek-more-favorable-response-in-us-senate","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2025-05-21 12:21:53","post_modified_gmt":"2025-05-21 12:21:53","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/dctransparency.com\/?p=7812","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":7805,"post_author":"7","post_date":"2025-05-20 20:53:56","post_date_gmt":"2025-05-20 20:53:56","post_content":"\n According to reports, Amazon is deploying lobbyists <\/a>to U.S. statehouses to thwart legislative efforts to disconnect from China. A state lawmaker and many lobbyists with knowledge of the situation said that the corporation tries to stall the process with legislative changes and makes forceful but evasive opposition to legislation that targets China.<\/p>\n\n\n\n One politician remembered speaking with Amazon<\/a>'s representatives. \"Look, you're going to have to bring me something, you're going to have to tell me, you know, why you're uncomfortable,\" Republican Representative Mark Cochran of Tennessee told the source after meeting with Amazon and its lobbyists. \"Because simply stating that \"we don't like it\" is insufficient.\"<\/p>\n\n\n\n According to a legislative summary, Cochran is a co-sponsor of legislation that would effectively prohibit state and local government agencies from purchasing items manufactured in China, citing national security concerns as justification. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Additionally, the law would typically forbid buying from Russia, North Korea, Cuba, and Iran. Amazon \"approached a number of lawmakers and just basically blanket said they had a problem with the bill,\" according to one lobbyist with knowledge of the situation, but failed to offer \"any specifics or any fixes for the bill.\" Additionally, Cochran asserted that the business launched an anti-law campaign without providing an explanation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n According to the lawmaker, Amazon first attempted to persuade the Tennessee Organization of Commerce to reject the bill, but the organisation decided to maintain its neutrality. He declared, \"In the end, we will advance this next year.\" \"Amazon has until then to respond; if not, the committee will hold a public discussion on the matter. Tennessee residents oppose the presence of Chinese-made electronics in their state offices. Therefore, if Amazon is eventually against it, they will need to explain their position to the people of Tennessee.<\/p>\n\n\n\n According to lobbyists familiar with the situation, Amazon also made an effort to engage lawmakers in negotiations to block similar legislation in Texas. According to the Texas Policy Institute, the bill would forbid Texas government agencies from signing agreements with businesses classified as \"foreign adversary companies\" or \"federally banned companies,\" with Chinese businesses among those included.<\/p>\n\n\n\n According to a lobbyist, <\/p>\n\n\n\n \"They sent an amendment that simply stated that American publicly traded corporations are exempt from all of this legislation.\" \"Why will we prohibit the sale of Chinese goods to the state of Texas while stating that \"any publicly listed American company may sell Chinese goods?\" <\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n I mean, what's the point?<\/p>\n\n\n\n According to the lobbyist, Amazon continues to<\/a> advocate for that modification. An April Washington Examiner investigation found that Amazon offers Chinese military-related products and has commercial links to Chinese government-affiliated organizations. According to reports, the publication reviewed the Amazon Marketplace and found that at least 12 organisations that the US Department of Defense has designated as \"Chinese military companies\" had merchandise for sale.<\/p>\n","post_title":"Amazon lobbies against state legislation restricting government deals with Chinese firms","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"amazon-lobbies-against-state-legislation-restricting-government-deals-with-chinese-firms","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2025-05-20 20:53:56","post_modified_gmt":"2025-05-20 20:53:56","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/dctransparency.com\/?p=7805","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":7796,"post_author":"7","post_date":"2025-05-17 18:37:50","post_date_gmt":"2025-05-17 18:37:50","post_content":"\n According to a joint investigation by The Guardian and the Quincy Institute, Latin American elites have paid millions of dollars to hire elite Washington lobbyists in an attempt to influence the Trump administration.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Since Donald Trump<\/a>'s reelection campaign started in 2024, at least ten nations in Latin America and the Caribbean have registered senior officials or diplomatic envoys as foreign principals, according to public reports made under the Foreign Agents Registration Act (FARA).<\/p>\n\n\n\n According to The Guardian, the lobbying efforts include demands for diplomatic access, energy investments, commercial agreements, and military assistance. <\/p>\n\n\n\n For instance, President Nayib Bukele of El Salvador committed $1.5 million over the next three years and went on to gain an Oval Office visit, a nuclear energy contract, U.S. support in building a contentious mega-prison, and an enhancement in travel safety.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Another example is Ecuador's President Daniel Noboa, who, just before winning a contested election, used a contract with Mercury Public Affairs to secure increased arms shipments and a favorable U.S. intelligence assessment. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Meanwhile, Argentina's President Javier Milei adopted a high-profile strategy by dining with Trump at Mar-a-Lago and attending CPAC with Elon Musk<\/a>. These actions came before a $20 billion IMF agreement and Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent's visit to the South American nation. There will apparently be a meeting at the Oval Office and a trade agreement soon.<\/p>\n\n\n\n According to The Guardian, Damian Merlo, a Miami-based advisor with close Republican links, is responsible for a number of these lobbying connections. Merlo, who has worked for both Bukele and Milei, is still a key player in organizing access to Trump officials via companies such as Tactic Global. In an effort to defuse tensions with the Biden administration following Milei's election victory in 2023, he cut relations with Merlo; nevertheless, since then, his connections with networks that support Trump have become stronger.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Key roles have also been performed by<\/a> seasoned agents like Mauricio Claver-Carone and Otto Reich, who have long been influential in Republican foreign policy circles. Claver-Carone, who had played a key role in shaping anti-Cuba policies, is currently working with Secretary of State Marco Rubio as Trump's special envoy to Latin America.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Another well-known figure who now advocates on behalf of a number of Caribbean countries is Carlos Trujillo, a former U.S. ambassador and Trump candidate. His company, Continental Strategy LLC, helped to organise a $23 billion purchase for major ports in Panama and recorded $3.6 million in income in early 2025.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Even while foreign countries frequently lobby during new administrations, researchers have noticed a rise in engagement from Latin America. \"Latin American leaders will undoubtedly find more fertile breeding ground to pursue their interests now that some of these folks are in government or have direct access to government,\" Jake Johnston of the Center for Economic and Policy Research told The Guardian.<\/p>\n","post_title":"Inside lobbying by Latin American leaders to influence Trump\u2019s White House","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"inside-lobbying-by-latin-american-leaders-to-influence-trumps-white-house","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2025-05-17 18:37:50","post_modified_gmt":"2025-05-17 18:37:50","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/dctransparency.com\/?p=7796","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"prev":true,"total_page":7},"paged":1,"column_class":"jeg_col_2o3","class":"epic_block_3"};
Insiders anticipate that Sen. John Curtis (R-Utah) and Lisa Murkowski (R-Alaska) would carry out a large portion of the tough lifting in support of the IRA among their colleagues when the budget negotiations proceed to the Senate next month. <\/p>\n\n\n\n \"Keeping stories about the benefits as local as possible is the most effective strategy to win over any colleagues who are still on the fence,\" <\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n said Lisa Jacobson, head of the Business Council for Sustainable Energy, a collection of trade groups and businesses. She said that because the credits are already being used extensively, it is simpler to implement that method now than it was before the IRA.<\/p>\n\n\n\n It is obvious to all parties involved in these discussions that the House will choose the most conservative version of the budget in order to start out strong against the Senate's moderating influence. Furthermore, even though more moderate Republicans are starting to voice their support for the credits, none of the top House Republican leadership is prepared to use all of their political resources to support them at a time when every available dollar is needed to win more significant and, in the context of budget negotiations, more revenue-impacting battles over topics like Medicaid and the SALT local tax deductions.<\/p>\n","post_title":"Energy lobbyists face setbacks in the house, seek more favorable response in US senate","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"energy-lobbyists-face-setbacks-in-the-house-seek-more-favorable-response-in-us-senate","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2025-05-21 12:21:53","post_modified_gmt":"2025-05-21 12:21:53","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/dctransparency.com\/?p=7812","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":7805,"post_author":"7","post_date":"2025-05-20 20:53:56","post_date_gmt":"2025-05-20 20:53:56","post_content":"\n According to reports, Amazon is deploying lobbyists <\/a>to U.S. statehouses to thwart legislative efforts to disconnect from China. A state lawmaker and many lobbyists with knowledge of the situation said that the corporation tries to stall the process with legislative changes and makes forceful but evasive opposition to legislation that targets China.<\/p>\n\n\n\n One politician remembered speaking with Amazon<\/a>'s representatives. \"Look, you're going to have to bring me something, you're going to have to tell me, you know, why you're uncomfortable,\" Republican Representative Mark Cochran of Tennessee told the source after meeting with Amazon and its lobbyists. \"Because simply stating that \"we don't like it\" is insufficient.\"<\/p>\n\n\n\n According to a legislative summary, Cochran is a co-sponsor of legislation that would effectively prohibit state and local government agencies from purchasing items manufactured in China, citing national security concerns as justification. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Additionally, the law would typically forbid buying from Russia, North Korea, Cuba, and Iran. Amazon \"approached a number of lawmakers and just basically blanket said they had a problem with the bill,\" according to one lobbyist with knowledge of the situation, but failed to offer \"any specifics or any fixes for the bill.\" Additionally, Cochran asserted that the business launched an anti-law campaign without providing an explanation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n According to the lawmaker, Amazon first attempted to persuade the Tennessee Organization of Commerce to reject the bill, but the organisation decided to maintain its neutrality. He declared, \"In the end, we will advance this next year.\" \"Amazon has until then to respond; if not, the committee will hold a public discussion on the matter. Tennessee residents oppose the presence of Chinese-made electronics in their state offices. Therefore, if Amazon is eventually against it, they will need to explain their position to the people of Tennessee.<\/p>\n\n\n\n According to lobbyists familiar with the situation, Amazon also made an effort to engage lawmakers in negotiations to block similar legislation in Texas. According to the Texas Policy Institute, the bill would forbid Texas government agencies from signing agreements with businesses classified as \"foreign adversary companies\" or \"federally banned companies,\" with Chinese businesses among those included.<\/p>\n\n\n\n According to a lobbyist, <\/p>\n\n\n\n \"They sent an amendment that simply stated that American publicly traded corporations are exempt from all of this legislation.\" \"Why will we prohibit the sale of Chinese goods to the state of Texas while stating that \"any publicly listed American company may sell Chinese goods?\" <\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n I mean, what's the point?<\/p>\n\n\n\n According to the lobbyist, Amazon continues to<\/a> advocate for that modification. An April Washington Examiner investigation found that Amazon offers Chinese military-related products and has commercial links to Chinese government-affiliated organizations. According to reports, the publication reviewed the Amazon Marketplace and found that at least 12 organisations that the US Department of Defense has designated as \"Chinese military companies\" had merchandise for sale.<\/p>\n","post_title":"Amazon lobbies against state legislation restricting government deals with Chinese firms","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"amazon-lobbies-against-state-legislation-restricting-government-deals-with-chinese-firms","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2025-05-20 20:53:56","post_modified_gmt":"2025-05-20 20:53:56","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/dctransparency.com\/?p=7805","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":7796,"post_author":"7","post_date":"2025-05-17 18:37:50","post_date_gmt":"2025-05-17 18:37:50","post_content":"\n According to a joint investigation by The Guardian and the Quincy Institute, Latin American elites have paid millions of dollars to hire elite Washington lobbyists in an attempt to influence the Trump administration.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Since Donald Trump<\/a>'s reelection campaign started in 2024, at least ten nations in Latin America and the Caribbean have registered senior officials or diplomatic envoys as foreign principals, according to public reports made under the Foreign Agents Registration Act (FARA).<\/p>\n\n\n\n According to The Guardian, the lobbying efforts include demands for diplomatic access, energy investments, commercial agreements, and military assistance. <\/p>\n\n\n\n For instance, President Nayib Bukele of El Salvador committed $1.5 million over the next three years and went on to gain an Oval Office visit, a nuclear energy contract, U.S. support in building a contentious mega-prison, and an enhancement in travel safety.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Another example is Ecuador's President Daniel Noboa, who, just before winning a contested election, used a contract with Mercury Public Affairs to secure increased arms shipments and a favorable U.S. intelligence assessment. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Meanwhile, Argentina's President Javier Milei adopted a high-profile strategy by dining with Trump at Mar-a-Lago and attending CPAC with Elon Musk<\/a>. These actions came before a $20 billion IMF agreement and Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent's visit to the South American nation. There will apparently be a meeting at the Oval Office and a trade agreement soon.<\/p>\n\n\n\n According to The Guardian, Damian Merlo, a Miami-based advisor with close Republican links, is responsible for a number of these lobbying connections. Merlo, who has worked for both Bukele and Milei, is still a key player in organizing access to Trump officials via companies such as Tactic Global. In an effort to defuse tensions with the Biden administration following Milei's election victory in 2023, he cut relations with Merlo; nevertheless, since then, his connections with networks that support Trump have become stronger.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Key roles have also been performed by<\/a> seasoned agents like Mauricio Claver-Carone and Otto Reich, who have long been influential in Republican foreign policy circles. Claver-Carone, who had played a key role in shaping anti-Cuba policies, is currently working with Secretary of State Marco Rubio as Trump's special envoy to Latin America.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Another well-known figure who now advocates on behalf of a number of Caribbean countries is Carlos Trujillo, a former U.S. ambassador and Trump candidate. His company, Continental Strategy LLC, helped to organise a $23 billion purchase for major ports in Panama and recorded $3.6 million in income in early 2025.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Even while foreign countries frequently lobby during new administrations, researchers have noticed a rise in engagement from Latin America. \"Latin American leaders will undoubtedly find more fertile breeding ground to pursue their interests now that some of these folks are in government or have direct access to government,\" Jake Johnston of the Center for Economic and Policy Research told The Guardian.<\/p>\n","post_title":"Inside lobbying by Latin American leaders to influence Trump\u2019s White House","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"inside-lobbying-by-latin-american-leaders-to-influence-trumps-white-house","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2025-05-17 18:37:50","post_modified_gmt":"2025-05-17 18:37:50","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/dctransparency.com\/?p=7796","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"prev":true,"total_page":7},"paged":1,"column_class":"jeg_col_2o3","class":"epic_block_3"};
Groups like the American Petroleum Institute are still not advocating for solar and wind credits, and the IRA's general message of keeping as many<\/a> tax credits as possible may be diluted if it expands to encompass the entire spectrum of energy subsectors.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Insiders anticipate that Sen. John Curtis (R-Utah) and Lisa Murkowski (R-Alaska) would carry out a large portion of the tough lifting in support of the IRA among their colleagues when the budget negotiations proceed to the Senate next month. <\/p>\n\n\n\n \"Keeping stories about the benefits as local as possible is the most effective strategy to win over any colleagues who are still on the fence,\" <\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n said Lisa Jacobson, head of the Business Council for Sustainable Energy, a collection of trade groups and businesses. She said that because the credits are already being used extensively, it is simpler to implement that method now than it was before the IRA.<\/p>\n\n\n\n It is obvious to all parties involved in these discussions that the House will choose the most conservative version of the budget in order to start out strong against the Senate's moderating influence. Furthermore, even though more moderate Republicans are starting to voice their support for the credits, none of the top House Republican leadership is prepared to use all of their political resources to support them at a time when every available dollar is needed to win more significant and, in the context of budget negotiations, more revenue-impacting battles over topics like Medicaid and the SALT local tax deductions.<\/p>\n","post_title":"Energy lobbyists face setbacks in the house, seek more favorable response in US senate","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"energy-lobbyists-face-setbacks-in-the-house-seek-more-favorable-response-in-us-senate","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2025-05-21 12:21:53","post_modified_gmt":"2025-05-21 12:21:53","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/dctransparency.com\/?p=7812","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":7805,"post_author":"7","post_date":"2025-05-20 20:53:56","post_date_gmt":"2025-05-20 20:53:56","post_content":"\n According to reports, Amazon is deploying lobbyists <\/a>to U.S. statehouses to thwart legislative efforts to disconnect from China. A state lawmaker and many lobbyists with knowledge of the situation said that the corporation tries to stall the process with legislative changes and makes forceful but evasive opposition to legislation that targets China.<\/p>\n\n\n\n One politician remembered speaking with Amazon<\/a>'s representatives. \"Look, you're going to have to bring me something, you're going to have to tell me, you know, why you're uncomfortable,\" Republican Representative Mark Cochran of Tennessee told the source after meeting with Amazon and its lobbyists. \"Because simply stating that \"we don't like it\" is insufficient.\"<\/p>\n\n\n\n According to a legislative summary, Cochran is a co-sponsor of legislation that would effectively prohibit state and local government agencies from purchasing items manufactured in China, citing national security concerns as justification. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Additionally, the law would typically forbid buying from Russia, North Korea, Cuba, and Iran. Amazon \"approached a number of lawmakers and just basically blanket said they had a problem with the bill,\" according to one lobbyist with knowledge of the situation, but failed to offer \"any specifics or any fixes for the bill.\" Additionally, Cochran asserted that the business launched an anti-law campaign without providing an explanation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n According to the lawmaker, Amazon first attempted to persuade the Tennessee Organization of Commerce to reject the bill, but the organisation decided to maintain its neutrality. He declared, \"In the end, we will advance this next year.\" \"Amazon has until then to respond; if not, the committee will hold a public discussion on the matter. Tennessee residents oppose the presence of Chinese-made electronics in their state offices. Therefore, if Amazon is eventually against it, they will need to explain their position to the people of Tennessee.<\/p>\n\n\n\n According to lobbyists familiar with the situation, Amazon also made an effort to engage lawmakers in negotiations to block similar legislation in Texas. According to the Texas Policy Institute, the bill would forbid Texas government agencies from signing agreements with businesses classified as \"foreign adversary companies\" or \"federally banned companies,\" with Chinese businesses among those included.<\/p>\n\n\n\n According to a lobbyist, <\/p>\n\n\n\n \"They sent an amendment that simply stated that American publicly traded corporations are exempt from all of this legislation.\" \"Why will we prohibit the sale of Chinese goods to the state of Texas while stating that \"any publicly listed American company may sell Chinese goods?\" <\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n I mean, what's the point?<\/p>\n\n\n\n According to the lobbyist, Amazon continues to<\/a> advocate for that modification. An April Washington Examiner investigation found that Amazon offers Chinese military-related products and has commercial links to Chinese government-affiliated organizations. According to reports, the publication reviewed the Amazon Marketplace and found that at least 12 organisations that the US Department of Defense has designated as \"Chinese military companies\" had merchandise for sale.<\/p>\n","post_title":"Amazon lobbies against state legislation restricting government deals with Chinese firms","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"amazon-lobbies-against-state-legislation-restricting-government-deals-with-chinese-firms","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2025-05-20 20:53:56","post_modified_gmt":"2025-05-20 20:53:56","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/dctransparency.com\/?p=7805","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":7796,"post_author":"7","post_date":"2025-05-17 18:37:50","post_date_gmt":"2025-05-17 18:37:50","post_content":"\n According to a joint investigation by The Guardian and the Quincy Institute, Latin American elites have paid millions of dollars to hire elite Washington lobbyists in an attempt to influence the Trump administration.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Since Donald Trump<\/a>'s reelection campaign started in 2024, at least ten nations in Latin America and the Caribbean have registered senior officials or diplomatic envoys as foreign principals, according to public reports made under the Foreign Agents Registration Act (FARA).<\/p>\n\n\n\n According to The Guardian, the lobbying efforts include demands for diplomatic access, energy investments, commercial agreements, and military assistance. <\/p>\n\n\n\n For instance, President Nayib Bukele of El Salvador committed $1.5 million over the next three years and went on to gain an Oval Office visit, a nuclear energy contract, U.S. support in building a contentious mega-prison, and an enhancement in travel safety.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Another example is Ecuador's President Daniel Noboa, who, just before winning a contested election, used a contract with Mercury Public Affairs to secure increased arms shipments and a favorable U.S. intelligence assessment. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Meanwhile, Argentina's President Javier Milei adopted a high-profile strategy by dining with Trump at Mar-a-Lago and attending CPAC with Elon Musk<\/a>. These actions came before a $20 billion IMF agreement and Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent's visit to the South American nation. There will apparently be a meeting at the Oval Office and a trade agreement soon.<\/p>\n\n\n\n According to The Guardian, Damian Merlo, a Miami-based advisor with close Republican links, is responsible for a number of these lobbying connections. Merlo, who has worked for both Bukele and Milei, is still a key player in organizing access to Trump officials via companies such as Tactic Global. In an effort to defuse tensions with the Biden administration following Milei's election victory in 2023, he cut relations with Merlo; nevertheless, since then, his connections with networks that support Trump have become stronger.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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How did lawmakers respond to Amazon\u2019s vague objections?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
What does the Tennessee bill aim to prohibit?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
How has Amazon influenced commerce groups and lawmakers?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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How are Latin American leaders influencing Trump\u2019s White House?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
What role do GOP veterans play in this lobbying?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n