Launch of the Uruguay-Brazil Chamber of Commerce (CCUB)

Launch of Uruguay-Brazil Chamber of Commerce (CCUB) Marks New Era in Bilateral Relations

Historic Launch of Uruguay-Brazil Chamber of Commerce (CCUB) Strengthens Bilateral Ties

On the evening of May 28th, the rooftop of IBREI's headquarters in São Paulo hosted a historic moment for Brazil-Uruguay integration: the official launch of the Uruguay-Brazil Chamber of Commerce (CCUB).

The event brought together government officials, business leaders, and institutional representatives to celebrate a new chapter in commercial cooperation between the two nations.

Master of ceremonies Maurício Prazak guided the proceedings, which featured opening remarks from CCUB's founding members:

• Alejandro Arechavaleta - CCUB President

• Maurício Prazak - Vice President

• Marta Echarte Baraibar - Vice President

• Magdalena Rodríguez Luis - Secretary Director

Prominent authorities also addressed attendees, reaffirming institutional and governmental support for the new Chamber:

• Soledad Britos - Acting Uruguayan Consul General in São Paulo

• Mariana Ferreira - Executive Director of Uruguay XXI

• Alejandro Ferrari - Investment Director of Uruguay XXI

• Pedro Rebello - International Business Director of SP Negócios (representing President Alessandra Andrade)

Other distinguished attendees included:

• Renato Lages Fortes Lustosa - Apex Advisor (representing Márcia Nejaim, Apex Director in São Paulo)

• Ricardo Cury - São Paulo Commercial Association

• Rodrigo Vasquez - Mexican Commercial Consul

• Representatives from São Paulo City Hall and SP Negócios

• Marcelo Souza - Relationship Manager at SP Negócios

• Ignacio Del - CEO of WTC Punta del Este

• Members of IBREI's Business Council

• Fábio Frederico - IBREI's Superintendent for the Americas

CCUB represents a joint initiative by its founding members: IBREI, FIUS, Arechavaleta Advogados, Zonamerica, Eurofarma and NETcAN, established to strengthen commercial connections, promote investment opportunities, and enhance bilateral cooperation between both countries.

The evening concluded with a networking cocktail reception, toasting the beginning of this new era of Brazil-Uruguay integration.

Companies and professionals interested in joining the CCUB and actively participating in this new bilateral network may now submit their membership applications.

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