Paraná, a key region in Brazil, attracts Spanish investment by presenting its potential to 100 entrepreneurs in Madrid.

 

The Spanish capital became the meeting point for the promotion of economic relations between Spain and the Brazilian state of Paraná. The event was promoted by the CCBE, House of Brazil, Spain-Brazil Council Foundation (FCEB) and Official Spanish Chamber of Commerce in Brazil, also counting on the institutional collaboration of the Embassy of Brazil in Spain.

 

Paraná It is consolidated as a pole of attraction for capital, standing out as the Third region with the best investment environment in Brazil, after having captured $ 132,6 billion in 2024. In addition, it is a leader in food production y educational quality in the South American country.

 

A Framework for Strong Bilateral Collaboration

 

The inauguration was carried out by Cassius Romano, director of Casa Do Brasil, and Trinidad Jimenez, president of the CCBE. Jiménez emphasized the relevance of the public-private partnership for business development, pointing to Paraná as an example by registering the creation of 1.200 companies this year. He also emphasized Brazil's role in the global agenda, with the upcoming celebration of the COP30.

 

For its part, Antonio Montes, vice president of the FCEB, stressed the need to establish and strengthen the communication channels between both societies. "Despite sharing cultural roots and economic and social ties, it is necessary to consolidate, grow, and diversify relations for the benefit of both countries. Building bridges between both societies"I affirm.

 

The CCBE, together with Casa do Brasil, the FCEB and the Official Spanish Chamber of Commerce in Brazil, and the institutional collaboration of the Brazilian Embassy in Spain, are organizing a business meeting with Carlos Massa Ratinho Júnior, Governor of Paraná.

 

André Lima de Angelo, president of the Official Spanish Chamber of Commerce in Brazil, stressed that these meetings are vital for "strengthen collaboration" and allow "companies that are not yet in Brazil to understand its strength and legal security."

 

El Ambassador of Brazil to Spain, Luiz Alberto Figueiredo Machado, closed the inaugural block highlighting the transcendence of the current moment for both nations, especially with the upcoming entry into force of the Mercosur agreementThe ambassador stated that this agreement “It will boost the flow of trade, goods, services, and investments. It will be an opportunity for everyone.".

 

Paraná: Stability, Growth and Sustainability

 

Carlos Massa Ratinho Junior, governor of Paraná, presented data that demonstrate the economic strength of the region. With 12 million inhabitants, Paraná has experienced a 6% growth in the last two years, according to the Brazilian Central Bank. Ratinho Júnior highlighted the "very special moment the province is experiencing" and the great investment opportunity it offers.

 

Among the most relevant data, it was mentioned that the GDP of Paraná grew a 5% in the first half of this year, reaching 38.900 million, surpassing growth rates of European countries such as Denmark (4%), Poland (3,7%) or Spain (2,6%).

 

The governor and his team highlighted the financial stability and security of the region, which has become the state that "More crimes are solved in Brazil, with 78% of cases."Since 2019, the region has attracted 330.000 billion reais in private investments, with a public investment committed for 2025 of 1.220 millionThanks to this management, Paraná leads a group of seven Brazilian states with more cash reserves than debts.

 

In addition, it was presented FundoPR, a state-managed investment fund to support long-term industrial and infrastructure projectsThe region has an advanced logistics infrastructure: 37 public airfields, two ports with the ability to move 1,5 million containers’s most emblematic landmarks, the largest gas pipeline in Latin America and largest electric highway in Brazil, with a length of 730 km.

 

A crucial aspect is the vocation for sustainability from Paraná, since the 90,33% of its energy production comes from sustainable sources. This makes it the second largest generator of clean and renewable energy in the world, with an installed capacity of 14 GW, and with innovative projects in Biogas, green hydrogen, and Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF).

 

The day culminated with an active round of questions from the attendees, who showed great interest in areas such as poultry feed, land infrastructures, automotive, renewable energy, tax incentives y in the Paraná region.