INTERNATIONAL COLLOQUIUM: PARAGUAY – BRAZIL

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The President of IBREI, Maurício Prazak, the Institutional Ambassador of IBREI for Paraguay, Fábio Frederico, and member Mylena Vidra spoke at an event organized by OAB-São Paulo, OAB-Santos, and the Consulate General of Paraguay.

See the full event program here:

INTERNATIONAL COLLOQUIUM

“LEGAL COOPERATION, TECHNOLOGY, ENERGY INTEGRATION, AND TRADE RELATIONS BETWEEN PARAGUAY AND BRAZIL”

June 16–17, 2021

INTERNATIONAL COLLOQUIUM: PARAGUAY – BRAZIL

Organizers:– Consulate General of Paraguay in São Paulo– Brazilian Bar Association (OAB) São Paulo and OAB Santos

Execution:– Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Paraguay– Consulate General of Paraguay in São Paulo, Brazil– OAB – Commission on Science and Technology, OAB Santos– Commission on Law and International Relations, OAB Santos– Commission on International Relations, OAB São Paulo– Commission on Science, Technology, and Innovation, OAB Pinheiros

Academic Institutional Support:

From Paraguay:

Judiciary:– Supreme Court of Justice

Executive Branch:– Ministry of Foreign Affairs– Ministry of Industry and Commerce – REDIEX (Investment and Export Network)– Ministry of Interior– Ministry of Childhood and Adolescence– Ministry of Environment and Sustainable Development– Ministry of Information and Communication Technologies– Ministry of Public Works and Communications– National Anti-Drug Secretariat (SENAD)– “San Carlos del Paraguay” University– Paraguay-Brazil Chamber of Commerce (Asunción)

Organization:

From Paraguay:– Ambassador Luis Fernando Ávalos, Consul General of Paraguay in São Paulo, Brazil– Consul Haydeé Dienstmaier de Pérez– Consul Linda Ovelar– Consul Vidal Benitez– Sebastián Bogado, Commercial Attaché of the Ministry of Industry and Commerce in Brazil

From OAB:– President of OAB Santos, Dr. Rodrigo Julião– President of the Commission on International Relations, OAB São Paulo, Dr. Felipe Valente Maluly– President of the Commission on Science and Technology, OAB Santos, Dr. Thiago Queiroz– President of the Commission on Law and International Relations, OAB Santos, Dr. Richard Geraldo Dias de Oliveira– Dr. Roberto Correia da Silva Gomes Caldas, Master and Doctor in State Law, respectively in Tax and Administrative Law, Pontifical Catholic University of São Paulo– President of the Commission on Science, Technology, and Innovation, OAB Pinheiros, Dr. Vitor Hugo das Dores Freitas

Wednesday – June 16

Opening8:30 (or 9:00) Asunción Time – 9:30 (or 10:00) São Paulo TimeMaster of Ceremonies:Dr. Vitor Hugo de Freitas – Lawyer, President of the Commission on Science and Technology, OAB Pinheiros

Opening Remarks:Ambassador Juan Angel Delgadillo – Ambassador of Paraguay to the Federative Republic of Brazil

Authorities:Dr. Teresa Martínez – Minister of Childhood and Adolescence, ParaguaySra. Sofía Montiel de Afara – Minister of Tourism, ParaguayDra. Ángeles Arriola – Director General of MigrationsDra. Zully Rolón – Executive Minister, National Anti-Drug SecretariatAmbassador Marcelo Scappini – Director General of Bilateral Policy, Ministry of Foreign AffairsAmbassador Estefanía Laterza – Director General, REDIEX

Panel 1 – Legal Cooperation10:00 (or 10:30) Asunción – 11:00 (or 11:30) São PauloBilateral and multilateral legal terms between Paraguay and Brazil – General analysis and identification of gaps.

Moderator:Dr. Maurício Prazak – Lawyer, President of IBREI

Speakers from Paraguay:Ambassador Marcelo Scappini – Director General of Bilateral Policy, Ministry of Foreign AffairsDra. Mónica Addario – Legal Sector, Mercosur Area, Ministry of Foreign Affairs

Speakers from Brazil:Dr. Marco Antônio Marques da Silva – Jurist, Retired Judge, Pontifical Catholic University of São Paulo, Director of the Academy of Jurisconsults of the Portuguese Language, Casa de Portugal

Panel 2 – Immigration12:30 Asunción – 13:30 São PauloAnalysis of migration flows between Paraguay and São Paulo State – Legal framework, competent authorities, and effects post-pandemic.

Moderator: Daniel Camargo Leite de Toledo

Speakers from Paraguay:Dra. Ángeles Arriola – Director General of MigrationsMinister Juan Ignacio Livieres – Director General of Consular Affairs, Ministry of Foreign Affairs

Speakers from Brazil:Dr. Daniel Camargo Leite de Toledo – International Business and Law expert, partner at Toledo e Advogados Associados (Brazil) and LeeToledo Law, PLLC (USA)

Panel 3 – Social Security13:30 Asunción – 14:30 São PauloBilateral and multilateral social security agreements – Integration strategies for Paraguayan immigrants and Brazilian legal frameworks

Moderator: Dra. Milena Wydra – Consultant and Lawyer, Coordinator of OBME Legal Committee

Speakers from Paraguay:Dr. Fábio Frederico – Lawyer, Institutional Ambassador of IBREI for ParaguayDr. José Pereira – Director of Legal Affairs, Ministry of Foreign AffairsDr. Pedro Halley Merlo – Director of Economic Benefits, Social Security Institute

Speakers from Brazil:Dr. Thiago Queiroz – Lawyer specialized in Social Security, President of Science and Technology Commission, OAB Santos

Panel 4 – Childhood and Adolescence14:30 Asunción – 15:30 São PauloLegal systems protecting minors – Cases and preventive measures

Moderator: Marcia Elisabeth Leite Telm – Lawyer, Master in Law, Universidade Católica de Santos

Speakers from Paraguay:Dra. Teresa Martínez – Minister of Childhood and AdolescenceDra. Nathalia Acevedo – Prosecutor specialized in human trafficking and sexual exploitation of minors

Speakers from Brazil:Dr. Gustavo Roberto Costa – 3rd Prosecutor of Justice, Guarujá

Panel 5 – Transnational Security15:30 Asunción – 16:30 São PauloJudicial and police cooperation

Moderator: Dra. Gabriela Cardoso Tiussi – Lawyer, Specialist in International Law and Compliance

Speakers from Paraguay:Dr. César Manuel Diesel Junghanns – President of Supreme Court of JusticeAdv. Zully Rolón – Executive Minister, National Anti-Drug Secretariat

Speakers from Brazil:Dr. Joel Zarpellón Mazo – President, International Police Association Brazil

Thursday – June 17

Panel 6 – Itaipu Binational and Energy Resources8:30 (or 9:30) Asunción – 9:30 (or 10:00) São Paulo

Moderator: Dra. Ingrid Moura Leite Appel – Lawyer, Specialist in International and Civil Law, OAB São Paulo

Speakers from Brazil:Ing. Roberto Massaru Watanabe – Civil Engineer, University of São Paulo, Participant in major Brazilian infrastructure projects

Panel 7 – Investments – General Terms10:00 (or 10:30) Asunción – 11:00 (or 11:30) São Paulo

Moderator: Dr. Roberto Correia da Silva Gomes Caldas

Speakers from Paraguay:Dr. Sebastián Bogado – Commercial Attaché, Paraguay in BrazilDr. Óscar Mersán – VP, Paraguay-Brazil Chamber of Commerce (CCPB), VP, Paraguay Maquiladoras Chamber (CEMAP)

Speaker from Brazil:Dr. Richard Geraldo Dias de Oliveira – Lawyer, President of Law and International Relations Commission, OAB Santos

Panel 8 – Investments and Infrastructure12:30 Asunción – 13:30 São Paulo

Speakers from Paraguay:Lic. Juan Carlos Muñoz – Director, National Administration of Navigation and Ports (ANNP), VP, Center of Riverine and Maritime Shipowners (CAFyM)Ing. Victor Sánchez – Vice Minister of Transport, Ministry of Public Works and Communications

Speakers from Brazil:Casemiro Tércio Carvalho – Naval Engineer, Former President, Port Authority of SantosDr. Roberto Correia da Silva Gomes Caldas – Lawyer, Specialist in Public-Private Partnerships

Panel 9 – Technology and Innovation13:30 Asunción – 14:30 São Paulo

Moderator: Dr. Thiago Queiroz – Lawyer, President of Science and Technology Commission, OAB Santos

Speakers from Paraguay:Mr. David Ocampos – Vice Minister of ICT, Bilateral Fiber Optic Agreement Paraguay-Brazil

Speaker from Brazil:Vitor Hugo das Dores Freitas – Lawyer, President of Science, Technology, and Innovation Commission, OAB Pinheiros

Panel 10 – Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)14:30 Asunción – 15:30 São Paulo

Moderator: Dra. Sueli Garcez de Martino Lins de Franco – Lawyer, Vice President of Law and International Relations Commission, OAB Santos

Speakers from Paraguay:Ambassador Estefanía Laterza – Director, REDIEX, Coordinator, SDG Paraguay 2030

Speaker from Brazil:Dra. Rosa Ramos – Legal, Environmental, and CSR Advisor, FIESP; Vice President, Mining Law Commission, OAB-SP

Theme: “Sustainable Development Goals are for ALL! Engaging citizens and governments toward sustainability by 2030”

Panel 11 – Tourism Services15:30 Asunción – 16:30 São Paulo

Moderator: Dr. Thiago Queiroz

Speakers from Paraguay:Dra. Sofía Montiel Afara – Minister of Tourism