Hgp Nightly News Reports : A tweet posted by U.S. Congressman Carlos Gimenez has raised eyebrows for allegedly mirroring content drafted by Continental Strategy LLC, a U.S.-based lobbying firm contracted by the Government of Guyana. This similarity was highlighted following a June 23, 2025, email from the firm that outlined suggested social media messaging regarding a sanctioned individual.
The email, titled “Info on sanctioned individual,” was reportedly shared among Congressman Gimenez’s Director of Communications, Roberto Lugones, and Continental Strategy Vice President Anthony Sola, among others. It included proposed tweets that closely resemble the tone and content of a message the Congressman later published on his official X (formerly Twitter) account.
Continental Strategy LLC has represented Guyana’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs since early 2023, formalizing a lobbying agreement aimed at strengthening bilateral ties with the U.S. The contract, filed with the U.S. Department of Justice under the Foreign Agents Registration Act (FARA), indicates the firm receives US$50,000 per month for its services.
Public filings reveal that the firm’s scope of work includes preparing informational materials, lobbying members of Congress and U.S. government agencies, and promoting investment and trade opportunities between Guyana and the U.S. Additionally, the firm assists the office of Guyana’s Foreign Minister in engagements with U.S. policymakers, focusing on financial sector improvements and enhancing the country’s international profile.
This incident is not the first time Continental Strategy’s work has sparked discussion. In 2024, concerns were raised when similar language appeared in talking points reportedly shared with congressional offices regarding oil sector development in Guyana. Officials in Georgetown have maintained that lobbying efforts are part of a broader diplomatic strategy to accurately convey the country’s interests abroad.
When asked about the similarities between Congressman Gimenez’s tweet and the lobbying firm’s draft language, neither the Congressman’s office nor Continental Strategy responded to requests for comment.
The Government of Guyana has yet to issue a public statement regarding the correspondence, but this situation highlights the increasing reliance on U.S. lobbying firms by Caribbean governments aiming to influence foreign policy and shape perceptions in Washington.
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