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Panama has selected Potomac Partners DC for a push to amend the US Passenger Vessel Services Act to designate Panama as a “distant foreign port.”
That reclassification would help Panama “obtain a more strategic advantage in shipping and tourism,” according to Potomac’s government relations proposal.
The firm will develop a narrative that outlines the US national security benefits that will result in granting the DFP designation to a top US ally in Central America.
The DFP also may help Panama to develop a new manufacturing base in the region.
Rick Alcalde, owner of Potomac, and Dan Feliz, managing partner, handle the Panama push.
Alcalde has extensive experience working with the Cruise Lines International Assn. and several of its members. Feliz is a graduate of the US Naval Academy, nuclear engineer and former submarine officer.
Potomac will receive a $100K advocacy fee for the Panama program that began Aug. 26 and runs through the rest of the year.
Moran Global Strategies has signed a six-month $240K agreement with Uganda to enhance its political and economic ties with the US.
APCO has signed on to provide strategic communications, media relations and stakeholder engagement to promote the culture of Uzbekistan.
Corcoran Partners has agreed to perform a “turnkey political communication, public relations, and strategic advisory campaign” on behalf of Abdullah Al-Lafi, Deputy President of the Libyan Presidential Council.
BGR Government Affairs is providing lobbying and PR services in the US for the Korea Nuclear Association for International Cooperation.
Florida’s Sniper Advertising Services has an oral agreement to provide digital and social media services for Israel.
