On July 29, 2020, IBREI held an important meeting with the International Relations Commission of the Legislative Assembly of the State of São Paulo. In a productive meeting, the Institute’s directors were received by Deputy Heni Ozi Cukier, the current President of the Commission, where significant synergies were identified and joint action strategies were outlined to enhance international business opportunities in the state. Representing IBREI were President Maurício Prazak,

IBREI inaugurated its 21st International Representation. The representation of Bolivia will be led by associate Franchesco Lopez, who has been appointed as the Institutional Ambassador for the country. Bolivia is the second-largest producer of natural gas in Latin America and has a long history of collaboration in the Brazilian energy sector. The country has also been actively working to implement specific reforms aimed at facilitating private investment in the telecommunicat

Continuing the Internationalization Track and Export Training Program, IBREI, in partnership with ABcasa, held a new event on August 4, 2020, with the theme: Pitch Lab – Virtual Business Roundtable. The event featured the participation of IBREI member Lucas Mendes, CEO of Brazil Global and Co-Founder of Brazifz, and João Gioppato, Mentor at Engage & Grow and Director of Projects at IBREI. Watch the full event here.

On August 6, 2020, the event "North Korea: Myths vs. Reality" took place, shedding light on a country so unknown to the international business community. The event, organized by IBREI’s Institutional Ambassador for China and Korea, Su Jung Ko, featured James Min, a lawyer and entrepreneur with vast experience in relations with the country, as the keynote speaker. He brilliantly clarified numerous economic, social, political, and commercial issues related to the North Korean r

On August 6, the Plurinational State of Bolivia celebrates Independence Day, in commemoration of the Declaration of the Law of Independence, a document that ended Spanish rule and proclaimed the "Republic of Bolívar." This event not only honors the liberators Simón Bolívar and Antonio José de Sucre but also all the heroes known as the "guerrillas of independence." The country, initially named "Republic of Bolivar" in honor of the historical figure, later became known as the "

Continuing the Internationalization Track and Export Training Program, IBREI, in partnership with ABcasa, held a new event on August 11, 2020, with the theme: Regulatory and Product Convergence . The event featured the participation of Alessandra Marcelino, IBREI Regional Director for Santa Catarina, businesswoman, and expert in foreign trade (COMEX). Watch the full event

On August 13, 2020, IBREI participated in an alignment meeting between the Governments of Bolivia and Minas Gerais. The aim of the meeting was to identify synergies and business opportunities to be developed between the two governments in order to create a joint action agenda. The following individuals participated in the meeting: Maurício Prazak – President of IBREI Franchesco Lopez – Director of FL and Institutional Ambassador of IBREI for Bolivia Carolina Valente – Embassy

With the aim of assisting the victims of the tragic explosion that occurred on August 4, 2020, in Lebanon, MACOM, with the support of IBREI and the Lebanese-Brazilian Medical Association, organized a solidarity action to donate post-surgical materials. A total of 340 compression garments were donated for the treatment and recovery of burn victims and those with injuries. With the heartfelt wish for a speedy recovery for all those affected by the unfortunate incident, we thank

In 2020, IBREI became a part of the working groups of another international organization: the OECD – Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development – https://www.oecd.org/ . The OECD is an international organization that works to build better policies for better lives. With nearly 60 years of existence, the Organization brings together 37 countries and aims to shape policies that promote prosperity, equality, opportunity, and well-being for all. It addresses economic,

Continuing the Internationalization Track and Export Training Program, IBREI, in partnership with ABcasa, held a new event on August 18, 2020, with the theme: Tax and Customs Planning . The event featured the participation of IBREI’s Senior Executive VP, Robetson Emerenciano. Watch the full event here.