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Blue Star Strategies registered on March 7, 2024 to represent Emprendamos, Inc., a Venezuelan non-profit founded by opposition political party leader Leocenis Garcia. The engagement calls for congressional and executive branch outreach at a $15,000 monthly retainer, with services explicitly defined as political activities under FARA. The firm will develop narrative materials supporting ProCiudadanos' political perspective and engage U.S. think tanks.

Mercury reported ongoing representation of nine foreign principals during H1 2024, with total receipts of approximately $637,669. Hikvision USA was the largest account ($180,305), followed by Libya's National Oil Corporation ($149,790) and Qatar ($98,554). Mercury conducted extensive outreach to State Department, NSC, USAID, and congressional offices on behalf of multiple clients...

Akin Gump filed informational materials consisting of a joint letter from the presidents of three freely associated Pacific island nations (Marshall Islands, Palau, and FSM) urging Congress to pass the Compact of Free Association Amendments Act of 2023. Distributed to House Speaker Johnson and 20 committee chairs across defense, appropriations, and foreign affairs. The letter frames legislative delay as creating "undesirable opportunities for economic exploitation by competitive political actors" — signaling concern about Chinese influence.