lobbying
Coverage of lobbying in the Nexus archive.
- UK ministers changed stance on biofuels after officials’ US lobbying tour
UK ministers altered their position on biofuels following a US lobbying tour by officials. The shift has raised concerns that US commercial interests could undermine Britain’s carbon emission reduction efforts.
- Lobbying for ministerial berths to regain momentum
Lobbying efforts for ministerial positions are expected to increase in intensity. The focus is on securing key government roles through strategic advocacy.
- Eduardo Bolsonaro, son of the former Brazilian president, sentenced to four years in prison for lobbying Washington
Eduardo Bolsonaro, son of the former Brazilian president, was sentenced to four years in prison for lobbying in Washington. The sentencing occurred in Oxon Hill, Maryland, on Feb. 20, 2025.
- Ex-Florida GOP lawmaker convicted of secretly lobbying for Venezuela
A Miami federal jury convicted former Florida Rep. David Rivera (R) of conspiracy and violating the Foreign Agents Registration Act (FARA) by secretly lobbying for the Venezuelan government. Rivera and his consultant, Esther Nuhfer, were found guilty of orchestrating a multimillion-dollar lobbying campaign to influence U.S. lawmakers.