Why It Matters

Alvorada Holdings USA Corp., the U.S. arm of a Brazilian oil company, has registered with a second lobbying firm as it pursues expansion in Venezuela's energy sector. The company engaged Continental Strategy LLC on August 28. Alvorada Holdings USA Corp. engaged lobbying on Foreign Relations, Energy/Nuclear, and Fuel/Gas/Oil issues.

By the Numbers

Alvorada has spent $40,000 on lobbying over the past four quarters and maintains two active lobbyists. Through Tower Strategy LLC during the second quarter of 2026, Alvorada paid $40,000 for lobbying services. Rick de la Torre and César Dager represented the company at that firm during the second quarter of 2026. Continental Strategy LLC now assigns Carlos Trujillo, President/Founder, and Eric Farnsworth, Partner, to the account. The filing reports no specific legislation being targeted.

Broader Context

Alvorada's expansion in Venezuela was directly tied to the easing of U.S. sanctions. The company is negotiating to take on new operating areas in the Orinoco Belt and aims to grow from 4,000 to 30,000 barrels per day. General License 49 authorized negotiations and entry into contingent contracts for certain investments in Venezuela, though the general licenses came with strict limits, payment rules, and reporting requirements. U.S. intervention in Venezuela's oil sector is also impacting Chinese upstream investments in the country.

Between The Lines

Alvorada's lobbying activity spans U.S. foreign policy toward Venezuela, Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) licensing, bilateral relations, federal trade and sanctions policies, and executive branch policies affecting lawful U.S. commercial engagement in Venezuelan energy projects.

The Bottom Line

Alvorada's decision to add Continental Strategy LLC to its lobbying roster reflects the company's need for sustained advocacy as it pursues Venezuelan operations in a complex regulatory environment. With two firms now working on the account, the Brazilian oil producer is positioning itself to navigate both legislative and executive branch channels as sanctions policy continues to evolve.

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