Natalio Mario Grinman, President at Cámara Argentina de Comercio y Servicios (CAC)

Argentine Chamber of Commerce announces new training programs for companies

The Argentine Chamber of Commerce has launched a new customizable training program for businesses. The service offers tailored courses on skills such as leadership and digital transformation. Certification is provided jointly with CAECE University.

Jorge Antonio Jácome Pólit General Manager at Corporación Eléctrica del Ecuador

CELEC EP holds fourth workshop on corporate wind plan in Cuenca

CELEC EP organized its fourth workshop on its Corporate Wind Plan 2026 in Cuenca on May 14. Specialists discussed integrating environmental factors into new wind projects as well as advances in resource monitoring technology. Participants also visited sites related to…

Carmen Cecilia Caballero President

ProColombia holds roadshow in Canada to promote Colombian tourism

ProColombia organized a multi-city roadshow across Canada from April 28-30 to promote Colombian tourism. The initiative brought together Colombian suppliers with over 300 Canadian travel professionals through presentations and networking events.

Ronald Wright Durán Ballén, CEO at Corporación Favorita

BID Invest approves up to $58 million financing for Corporación Favorita in Panama

BID Invest has approved up to $58 million in financing for Corporación Favorita C.A., supporting supply chain improvements in Panama through expansion projects at subsidiary Rey Holding. The initiative includes job creation measures as well as sustainability pilots such as…

Natalio Mario Grinman, President at Cámara Argentina de Comercio y Servicios (CAC)

Argentine Chamber of Commerce receives Slovenian ambassador to discuss bilateral relations

The Argentine Chamber of Commerce welcomed Slovenia’s ambassador Tina Vodnik for talks on strengthening bilateral ties. Discussions included organizing a business forum and highlighted growing engagement following new trade agreements with Europe.

Ronald Wright Durán Ballén, CEO at Corporación Favorita

Corporación Favorita gathers over 2,000 employees and suppliers for Excellence Convention 2026 in Quito

Corporación Favorita hosted its annual Excellence Convention in Quito this April with over two thousand attendees including employees and supplier representatives. Awards recognized outstanding suppliers while events focused on collaboration among staff across multiple retail formats.

Cassiano Pereira, President

CNI reports industrial confidence remains negative for 17 consecutive months

The Confederação Nacional da Indústria reports an increase in its confidence index for May but notes continued pessimism among industry leaders for seventeen straight months. Both current conditions and future expectations saw modest improvements.

Roberto Luque Nuques Director at Ministerio de Transporte y Obras Públicas

Government and Daule municipality advance housing solutions through CASA 100 program

Minister Roberto Luque and Mayor Wilson Cañizares visited two donated plots in Daule where new apartments will be built under Ecuador’s CASA 100 program. The initiative aims to provide free homes for vulnerable families through coordinated efforts among public agencies…

Karla Flores M. Director of InvestChile

Minister Mas met with more than 200 representatives from chambers of commerce and embassies

Economy Minister Daniel Mas met with more than 200 business leaders and diplomats during an InvestChile seminar focused on new policies designed to attract foreign investment. Officials discussed plans including streamlined permits and gradual tax reductions aimed at boosting Chile’s…

Roberto Luque Nuques Director at Ministerio de Transporte y Obras Públicas

Government invests about USD 160 million in infrastructure projects for Sierra Centro

Ecuador’s Ministry of Infrastructure is investing about USD 160 million in major transportation projects across Sierra Centro provinces. Minister Roberto Luque inspected several key initiatives aimed at improving roads, airports, safety measures, and regional connectivity.

Jaime Alberto Cabal Sanclemente, President at Federación Nacional de Comerciantes (Fenalco)

Fenalco reports neighborhood stores in Colombia face survival mode amid falling income and rising costs

A new Fenalco study shows Colombian neighborhood stores are struggling with shrinking profits and rising costs. Store owners face tougher supplier terms and increased insecurity while lagging behind in digital tools adoption.

Alexandra Verónica Navarrete Ricaurte General Director at Servicio de Rentas Internas (SRI)

Alexandra Navarrete presents SRI digital service model at CIAT General Assembly

Alexandra Verónica Navarrete Ricaurte presented Ecuador’s digital tax service advances at an international assembly. The event gathered global experts to discuss technological modernization in fiscal management.

Luis Cabezas-Klaere Superintendent at Superintendencia de Compañías, Valores y Seguros

Superintendencia de Compañías and Judicial Council sign agreement for legal internships

The Superintendencia de Compañías and Judicial Council have agreed to offer internships for law graduates. The program aims to strengthen practical training in legal fields while improving access to free legal aid.

Jaime Alberto Cabal Sanclemente, President at Federación Nacional de Comerciantes (Fenalco)

Fenalco highlights sustainability as a competitive strategy at CREATEX 2026

At CREATEX 2026, Fenalco emphasized how Colombian businesses use sustainability for competitiveness. Panelists discussed real-world cases involving circular economy initiatives benefiting both society and industry.

Jorge Antonio Jácome Pólit General Manager at Corporación Eléctrica del Ecuador

CELEC EP and SECAP begin training program for residents of El Guabo

CELEC EP has launched a new job skills training program with SECAP for residents near its thermal plants in El Guabo. The effort seeks to improve local employment prospects through technical education and certification.

The Subsecretary of Economy, Karlfranz Koehler

Subsecretary of Economy discusses new guide for regulatory evaluation in Chile

Chile’s Subsecretary of Economy announced a new guide designed to unify how government agencies evaluate existing regulations. The initiative responds to concerns about regulatory fragmentation and aims to promote consistent standards using both human analysis and artificial intelligence tools.

Daniel Mas, Minister of Economy along with new undersecretaries

Interministerial committee outlines five action plans to boost national tourism sector

Chile’s Committee of Ministers for Tourism has set out five major plans under its Roadmap 2030 initiative aimed at boosting job creation and strengthening tourism nationwide. Key measures include new investments in infrastructure projects worth over $10 billion USD and…

Edwin Duque, zonal subsecretary of MIT

Government presents Nuevo Transporte plan to modernize vehicles in Loja and Zamora Chinchipe

The Ministry of Infrastructure and Transport introduced its Nuevo Transporte Plan on May 8 in Loja and Zamora Chinchipe provinces. The initiative offers financial incentives for replacing older diesel vehicles with newer models as part of efforts toward safer roads.…

President Daniel Noboa

Municipal patent in Ecuador: requirements, payment methods, and exemptions explained

Ecuador requires all businesses operating within its municipalities to obtain an annual municipal patent permit. This article outlines who needs it, how much it costs across different cities like Quito and Guayaquil, available exemptions for certain groups such as artisans…

Márcio da Silva Maia, general manager at Abreu e Lima

RNEST sets diesel production record in April

Refinaria Abreu e Lima achieved a new record for S-10 diesel production this April after recent investments increased its capacity. Company officials say these results support Brazil’s energy security during uncertain times.

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