CAF has inaugurated its Private Sector Office in São Paulo, marking a significant step in enhancing its presence and engagement in Brazil. This development highlights CAF's commitment to mobilizing private capital for sustainable development and strengthening partnerships within Brazil's financial ecosystem.
The opening event was attended by authorities from the Federal Government, including representatives from the Ministry of Planning’s Secretariat for External Affairs. Key partner financial institutions such as BADESUL, BDMG, BNB, BRDE, Banco do Brasil, Santander, and Itaú were also present. Additionally, representatives from CAF-affiliated investment funds like Vinci Partners and Patria Investimentos participated.
Antonio Silveira, Vice President of the Private Sector, and Christian Asinelli, Corporate Vice President of Strategic Planning at CAF, led the event alongside Estefanía Laterza, CAF’s Country Representative in Brazil. They discussed topics such as access to long-term financing, exchange rate risk mitigation, support for SMEs and municipal public-private partnerships. The dialogue also covered microfinance and strategies to expand the capital base while diversifying funding sources.
Sergio Díaz-Granados, Executive President of CAF, concluded the event by highlighting that “the experience, sophistication, and scale of Brazil’s financial system are essential to increase the impact of our operations in Brazil and across Latin America and the Caribbean.” He reiterated CAF's dedication to maintaining ongoing dialogue with strategic partners.
CAF views the private sector as vital in addressing social gaps and financing resilient infrastructure while advancing climate goals ahead of COP30. The new office underlines CAF's commitment to collaborating closely with Brazil—a strategic partner since 1994—in fostering inclusive and sustainable regional development.
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