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Blackshore Strategies · Advisory Practice

Political & Business Consulting

Independent consulting for candidates, companies, institutions and leaders in the United States and internationally, with a particular focus on Latin America. Our work centers on research, planning, communications and business strategy.

Blackshore combines public-sector experience, market analysis and strategic communications to help clients make informed decisions. We do not sell access to officials, influence government decisions or act as a foreign agent.

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Political Consulting · Business Strategy · Market Research · Strategic Communications · Latin America

Practices

Two Advisory Practices

Blackshore supports candidates developing their strategy and businesses evaluating markets, operating environments and organizational priorities.

I · Political consulting

Campaign & Political Advisory

Strategic advisory for candidates, aspiring candidates, political leaders, and organizations seeking disciplined positioning, stronger messaging, and professional campaign strategy.

Campaign strategy
Candidate positioning
Message development
Political landscape analysis
Voter and constituency strategy
Coalition development
Stakeholder mapping
Debate and media preparation
Political communications strategy
Hispanic and bilingual political engagement
Strategic campaign planning
Candidate development
Campaign structure and advisory

Engagements available for candidates at the local, state, congressional, and national level.

Advisory packages from $2,500 USD per month.

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II · Business consulting

Business & Market Consulting

Research-led consulting for companies, investors and institutions assessing business conditions, market entry and organizational strategy in the U.S., Latin America and other international markets.

Market and business environment research
Market-entry planning
Political and policy risk analysis
Competitive landscape research
Organizational strategy
Executive decision briefings
Business communications planning
U.S. and Latin America market analysis

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Why Blackshore

Experience Where Politics, Government and Business Intersect

Sound consulting combines public-sector experience, commercial understanding and careful analysis of local conditions.

Former Regional Director for the Governor of Puerto Rico

National leadership experience with the Republican National Hispanic Assembly

Media surrogate during the 2020 and 2024 U.S. presidential election cycles

Founder of the International Conservative Leadership Council

Works with political, business, institutional and government leaders

Bilingual — English and Spanish

Background spanning government, international business, energy, infrastructure and political communications

Campaign consulting

Political Advisory for Candidates

Successful campaigns require more than visibility. They require disciplined strategy, a clear message, an understanding of the electorate, and a structured path from candidacy to execution.

Strategy

Campaign architecture, positioning, priorities, political environment, and path-to-victory planning.

Message

Candidate narrative, core message, issue framing, speeches, debate preparation, and communications strategy.

Constituency

Voter segmentation, coalition strategy, Hispanic outreach, community engagement, and stakeholder development.

Execution

Campaign planning, advisory support, decision-making frameworks, rapid-response strategy, and ongoing strategic counsel.

Monthly advisory packages range from $2,500 to $50,000 USD, structured according to office sought, campaign stage, and scope of support. Bilingual English and Spanish counsel available.

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Confidential · Candidate readiness

Considering a Run for Office?

Not every political engagement begins with an announced campaign.

Blackshore advises individuals considering public office before they formally enter a race — privately, and with discretion.

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01Political viability assessment
02District and electoral landscape review
03Personal positioning
04Message development
05Opposition and vulnerability assessment
06Preliminary coalition mapping
07Campaign budget considerations
08Timeline development
09Political network assessment
10Whether, when, and where to run

Business consulting

Informed Decisions Across Markets

Companies entering new markets need a clear view of economic conditions, business practices, policy developments and operational risks.

Blackshore provides research, strategic planning and executive preparation. Our services do not include contacting officials to influence decisions, obtaining contracts or arranging paid access.

Market Research

Business Planning

Market-Entry Analysis

Policy Developments Analysis

Competitive Research

Political Risk Assessment

Operational Risk Analysis

Executive Briefings

International consulting

U.S. & Latin America Consulting

Blackshore advises on business strategy, market research and operating risks in the United States and internationally, especially Latin America and the Caribbean. International consulting does not include representing foreign clients before U.S. officials or influencing U.S. policy on their behalf.

United States

Central America

Caribbean

Latin America

Europe

Middle East

U.S. and Latin America market research
Country and sector analysis
Market-entry feasibility
Business environment assessments
Political and policy risk research
Cross-cultural business communications
Commercial strategy development
Executive briefings
Operational planning

Compliance

Consulting Only. No Lobbying or Foreign-Agent Services.

Blackshore is a consulting firm, not a lobbying firm or a law firm. Blackshore is not a FARA-registered agent and does not offer foreign-agent representation or accept work requiring registration under the Foreign Agents Registration Act (FARA).

Our fees pay for consulting deliverables, research, analysis and strategic guidance—not access to public officials, political influence, introductions or government outcomes. We do not lobby, represent clients before government officials, or undertake political influence activities on behalf of foreign principals.

Every proposed project is reviewed for scope and applicable legal requirements. A website disclaimer does not determine legal obligations or create an exemption. Work involving lobbying, foreign-agent activity or other regulated representation is declined; clients should seek independent qualified legal advice.

Engagement

How We Engage

Strategic Advisory

Ongoing research, planning and strategic guidance for executives, organizations and candidates.

Project-Based Mandate

Defined consulting deliverables such as market research, business planning, candidate positioning or political-risk analysis.

III

Executive & Candidate Advisory

USD / month

Comprehensive, principal-led counsel for complex business, organizational and international priorities.

Integrated multi-workstream strategy
Senior leadership and executive counsel
Multi-market research and planning
Specialized advisory support aligned to the mandate

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Fees cover defined consulting deliverables, not government access, introductions or influence. Blackshore is not a FARA-registered agent; lobbying, foreign-agent services and work requiring FARA registration are not accepted. Scope and terms are agreed in writing.

Clients

Who We Advise

Political candidates
Aspiring candidates
Elected officials
Political organizations
Corporations
Energy and infrastructure companies
Investors and family offices
International companies entering the United States
Organizations entering Latin American markets
Advocacy and policy organizations
International institutions

Leadership

Principal-Led Consulting

Consulting projects are led by Dr. Luis Figueroa, whose background spans public service, political communications, international affairs and business strategy.

His work focuses on analysis, planning and communications. Past public-sector experience does not imply privileged access, official endorsement or influence over government decisions.

Government: Former Regional Director, Office of the Governor of Puerto Rico
Focus: Research · Planning · Communications
Reach: U.S. · Latin America · Caribbean · Europe · MENA

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Blackshore Intelligence

Political & Policy Intelligence

Blackshore Intelligence produces briefings and analysis on political, regulatory, geopolitical, and policy developments that may affect business, investment, business strategy, and cross-border operations.

Energy · Infrastructure · International markets · Capital · Government

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Complex Political Environments Require Clear Strategy.

Whether evaluating a candidacy, researching a market or developing a business plan, Blackshore provides confidential consulting grounded in analysis and experience, in the U.S. and internationally, especially Latin America.

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Confidential inquiries welcome.

Confidential inquiry

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Share your consulting objective and relevant markets. We review each request for fit with our consulting-only scope; lobbying and foreign-agent work are not accepted.