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Upcoming Energy Projects in Central America

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Central America countries are widely investing in different energy projects. Most of the countries offer several advantages to U.S. companies. Bids in renewable energy projects are more common, but still there is the need to buy equipment for emergency energy generation even at a residential level. Investment opportunities exist for developing small hydropower dams, solar […]

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ICT opportunities in Chile: Digital economy, Cybersecurity and more

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Chile is launching new initiatives to expand to a digital services led economy and cement its status as a regional hub in ICT, cybersecurity, AI, and blockchain Chile has one of the highest internet penetration rates of the region, most of the users connect to the internet from their smartphones. In 2019 the Piñera administration […]

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Defense and Security Opportunities in the Caribbean Region

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New strategies on how to better secure personal property, sensitive areas and installations, as well as personal safety are continuously being developed. There is a significant demand for security training and security management due to sub-standard training and skills of local private security companies. The private sector is the major end-user of safety and security […]

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Infrastructure Projects in Latin America Webinar Series – Ecuador

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Take advantage of this great opportunity and learn about upcoming projects in the region. Procurement needs, licenses and registration requirements in different countries, trade barriers and market access issues. U.S. Government international trade contacts to support your international sales growth.   Sponsor: U.S. Commercial Service Fee: $25 Contact: Bryan Goldfinger Email: Bryan.Goldfinger@trade.gov More Info: https://emenuapps.ita.doc.gov/ePublic/event/editWebReg.do?SmartCode=0QHD   Event Registration

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Infrastructure Sector Business Opportunities in Ecuador

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Transportation Sector: Greenfield airport project in Guayaquil, road concession projects nationwide. Hydrocarbons sector: increase the capacity of the existing Esmeraldas refinery, oil production sharing contracts and LNG imports. Power sector: seven projects including wind, solar, hydroelectric and thermoelectric for $6.5 billion. A dollarized economy and regulatory improvements make the Ecuadorian infrastructure sector an attractive proposition […]

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Panama: Digital Hub of the Americas and a Gateway of Opportunities for U.S. Companies

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Hear from government and private sector experts on how your company can be part of Panama’s digital transformation. In recent years, 1,430 internet connectivity points have been enabled throughout the republic under the "Internet for All" program, facilitating internet access Panama aims to be the “Digital Hub of the Americas” and is committed to the […]

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Brazil’s Energy Sector Overview and Opportunities

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Brazil is the largest oil producer in South America, the ninth largest global oil producer, seventh largest oil consumer. Brazil has the largest recoverable ultra-deep (pre-salt) oil reserves in the world. Brazil’s oil production is predominantly offshore (94 percent). Significant energy reforms, frequent oil finds, along with recent and future oil bidding rounds have been […]

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Upcoming Energy Projects in the Caribbean Region

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Energy exploration and production drive the economy of Trinidad & Tobago and Guyana with new opportunities in Suriname and the Dominican Republic. In the Dominican Republic alone, energy projects over the next two years are expected to be in excess of $3 billion. Most of the countries offer several advantages for U.S. Companies: Proximity, affinity […]

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Electromobility/Infrastructure Business Opportunities in Chile

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Chile is considered a model for Latin America in electromobility with the largest fleet of electric buses (386) in the public transportation system. Chile is the one of the world main Lithium producers, an essential content in batteries for electric transportation. The Chilean Government Energy Efficiency Agenda involves promoting electromobility in both public and private […]

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Infrastructure Projects in Latin America Webinar Series – Caribbean Region

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Take advantage of this great opportunity and learn about upcoming projects in the region. Procurement needs, licenses and registration requirements in different countries, trade barriers and market access issues. U.S. Government international trade contacts to support your international sales growth.   Sponsor: U.S. Commercial Service Fee: $25 Contact: Bryan Goldfinger Email: Bryan.Goldfinger@trade.gov More Info: https://emenuapps.ita.doc.gov/ePublic/event/editWebReg.do?SmartCode=0QHD   Event Registration

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Upcoming Infrastructure Projects in Caribbean Region

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Most of the countries offer several advantages for U.S. Companies: Proximity; Affinity for U.S. brands; Generally English speaking; and Purchasing power. Opportunities in tourism, business process outsourcing and infrastructure. Tourism and remittances are largest foreign exchange earners accounting for over US$10 billion each. Opportunities in hotel/tourism and restaurant equipment. Equipment and supplies required for manufacturing, […]

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Upcoming ICT Sector Opportunities in Colombia

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According to Business Monitor International, IT spending in Colombia will increase by a CAGR of 9.1% percent between 2019 and 2023, to $9.4 billion. IT services sales make up the largest share of the market at 65 percent, followed by computer software sales at 18 percent and hardware sales at 16 percent. Colombia also recently […]

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Ivan Barrios - President and CEO

Ivan Barrios

President & CEO

Ivan Barrios is the President/CEO of the World Trade Center Miami. Ivan has served in this role since January 2020.

He most recently worked as Vice President for International Trade Development & TEAM Florida missions at Enterprise Florida, Inc., the state of Florida’s official economic development agency. He managed a statewide team of trade specialists that assisted Florida companies to export their products and services overseas.

Ivan has organized 28 Governor led trade missions to 22 countries from 1999–2015 for three governors. Special projects included 3,000 one-on-one business matchmaking appointments for exporters, managing two hemispheric trade shows, producing and publishing five Florida International Trade and Services Directories, coordinating the activities of the Florida International Bankers Association and creating the Florida Trade Data Center, a first of its kind information hub for Florida exporters.

Ivan holds a position on the Board of Directors of the World Trade Centers Association, where he represents the North American region. His extensive experience includes serving as a board member for the South Florida District Export Council and the Miami-Dade County International Trade Consortium. Ivan is an alumnus of the University of Miami, where he earned his degree in Business Administration.

Alice Ancona

Chief Operating Officer
Alice Ancona has held this role since January 2020.  She is charged with boosting organizational resilience and value creation of the operations, events, strategic programing, marketing and trade shows of the World Trade Center Miami (WTCM). With over two decades of experience, she brings a wealth of expertise to her position. In addition, she is charged with creating and executing international trade programs, trade missions, economic development initiatives, advocacy efforts, and innovative revenue-generating solutions as well as providing strategic long-term planning for the organization.
Before joining WTCM, Ms. Ancona led the international endeavors of the Florida Chamber of Commerce, serving as a prominent advocate for policies that enhance international trade, logistics, and investments. Her efforts centered on removing trade barriers, expanding market access, facilitating exports, negotiating trade agreements, and strengthening Florida’s trade infrastructure. Ms. Ancona played a pivotal role in connecting Florida to the global trade arena, facilitating relationships with international stakeholders, foreign agencies, elected officials, member companies, and governmental bodies at the state and federal levels.
Prior to her work at the Florida Chamber, Ms. Ancona spearheaded the governmental affairs division at the Greater Miami Chamber of Commerce. In this capacity, she directed policy agendas on a diverse range of issues, including trade, infrastructure investment, transportation, and workforce development. Her accomplishments include leading successful campaigns for the passage of crucial trade agreements, such as the Colombia FTA, DR-CAFTA, Panama FTA, Chile FTA, and KORUS. She also contributed to efforts to secure the Free Trade Areas of the Americas.
Ms. Ancona’s contributions extend beyond her professional roles.  She is a recognized thought leader and speaker at industry conferences, providing insights on global market dynamics, trade policy, and cross-border strategies. She has actively participated in various steering committees for Florida’s transportation planning initiatives and has been an active member of the Florida International Trade Partnership. Her involvement also includes serving on the Board of the Miami Dade County International Trade Consortium. Her dedication and achievements have earned her recognition, including the 2014 International Women’s Day Award from World Trade Center Miami, the 2015 Person of the Year designation by the Florida Customs Brokers & Forwarders Association, Inc., and the 2016 Women of Distinction Award from the Lauderhill Regional Chamber of Commerce.