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Last Updated: Fri., Aug. 14, 2026 @ 5:14 pm

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Rogers Counsels Venezuela's Machado

Fri, Aug. 7, 2026

By Kevin McCauley

MachadoThe law firm of Ed Rogers, founding partner of BGR Group, has agreed to provide pro-bono guidance and strategic counsel to Nobel Peace Prize winner Maria Corina Machado.

Manchester Trade Promotes the DRC

Tue, Jul. 28, 2026

By Kevin McCauley

Manchester TradeManchester Trade is working to promote US investment in the minerals-rich Democratic Republic of the Congo.

Vega Joins SKDK as COO

Mon, Jul. 27, 2026

By Kevin McCauley

Veracelle VegaVeracelle Vega, who has more than 25 years of human resources and operations experience, has joined SKDK as COO.

Guidepost Guides Romania's DC Push

Tue, Jul. 21, 2026

By Kevin McCauley

GuidepostGuidepost Strategies has signed on to represent the presidential administration of Romania in its efforts to consolidate the national security of the country and strengthen its relations with the US.

Ballard Reps German Defense Giant

Thu, Jul. 9, 2026

By Kevin McCauley

RheinmetallBallard Partners has signed to a represent the US unit of Rheinmetall, Germany’s biggest defense contractor, on Army procurement issues.

BGR Powers Korea Nuke Assn's DC Push

Thu, Jul. 2, 2026

By Kevin McCauley

KoreaBGR Government Affairs is providing lobbying and PR services in the US for the Korea Nuclear Association for International Cooperation.

Mercury Handles DC Push for Israeli Think Tank

Mon, Jun. 29, 2026

By Kevin McCauley

MisgavMisgav Institute for National Security and Zionist Strategy has hired Mercury Public Affairs for government relations advice and services, including outreach to government officials and potentially US media outlets.

Armenia Tries Out Tricuro

Mon, Jun. 22, 2026

By Kevin McCauley

ArmeniaArmenia’s US embassy has hired Tricuro LLC for strategic communications, PR, media relations and assorted advisory services.

BGR Guides Terzo's DC Push

Mon, Jun. 22, 2026

By Steve Barnes

Douglas LuteBGR Group signs on to provide lobbying and PR services for Terzo, an AI financial intelligence platform. Douglas Lute, chair of BGR’s international and defense practices, will join Terzo’s board of directors.

Nobel Prize Winner Machado Gets US PR Rep

Fri, Jun. 19, 2026

By Kevin McCauley

MachadoNobel Peace Prize winner Maria Corina Machado has signed on RP&B Consulting for strategic communications services in the US on matters connected with America’s relationship with Venezuela.

Palantir Picks Avoq for DC Work

Wed, Jun. 17, 2026

By Kevin McCauley

PalantirAvoq has landed Palantir Technologies, the controversial surveillance company founded by right-wing billionaire Peter Thiel, as a client.

Haitian Think Tank Enlists Mercury

Tue, Jun. 16, 2026

By Kevin McCauley

MacayaMercury has signed Institut Macaya, a Haitian think tank organized by business leaders to end the cycle of crises that have long ravaged the Caribbean country.

Chartwell Delivers Pitch for Colombia

Mon, Jun. 15, 2026

By Kevin McCauley

ChartwellChartwell Strategy Group is providing government relations and strategic communications services to Colombia to strengthen its relations with the US.

Précis AI Debuts Willard 'Lobbying' Tool

Thu, Jun. 11, 2026

By John O'Dwyer

David FuscusThe new software builds upon Précis AI's existing offering for PR pros developed by Xenophon Strategies & Précis AI CEO David Fuscus, and is tailored specifically for policy and legislative work.

Connector Inc. Signs Iraqi Politico

Wed, Jun. 10, 2026

By Kevin McCauley

ConnectorConnector Inc. has signed on as primary government affairs counsel to Iraqi politico Hussein AlAnkoshei.

Florida's London Global Reps Mexican State

Tue, Jun. 9, 2026

By Kevin McCauley

London GlobalLondon Global Strategies is providing government relations and PR counsel to the economic development arm of the Mexican state of San Luis Potosí.