The celebration of the 20th Brazil Awards took place at the Casa do Brasil, serving as a platform for the CCBE to highlight the excellence in internationalization of its partner companies. This year, the project's high commitment Maraey Strengthening ties between the two nations was the central focus of the awards ceremony, recognizing their effort, commitment, and strategic vision.
Maraey, a large-scale tourism project, was specifically recognized for its transformative impact and its model of Responsible Investment (ESG).
Upon receiving the prestigious award, Emilio Izquierdo He highlighted the significance of the award and the magnitude of the project: “It is an honor that the Brazil-Spain Chamber of Commerce has given us this recognition for our compromise with sustainability and to the transformative impact of MARAEY on the tourism, residential and educational sectors of Brazil, a project that undertakes the largest financial structuring in the history of Latin America, with the unprecedented support of development banks, under a firm proposal of Responsible Investment (ESG).”
The CEO also emphasized the social dimension of the development: “All of this is accompanied by a social impact that will be tangible from the imminent start of construction, with a comprehensive local workforce training program and the opening of 2.300 places in 2026 linked to training courses in construction and hospitality. MARAEY is not only an opportunity for qualified international investors but also a engine of transformation for the region. "
With these awards, the CCBE recognizes the great internationalization work between Brazil and Spain carried out by its members.
The Dynamism of Bilateral Relations
The gala was chaired by Trinidad JimenezThe president of the CCBE, Jiménez, highlighted the Chamber's renewed dynamism following its centenary celebrations. She mentioned the increase in value-added activities and services for members, such as consulting, assistance in dealings with government agencies, and support for trade missions.
“Following the Centenary celebrations, we have entered a new phase. With a new management team, we are witnessing a great revitalization of activitiesboth thematically and in terms of Networking "They are providing a lot of value to the partners," the president stated.
The event was graced by the distinguished presence of Andrew Allamand, Ibero-American Secretary General, and Luiz Alberto Figueiredo MachadoAmbassador of Brazil to the Kingdom of Spain and the Principality of Andorra. The Brazilian ambassador highlighted the solidity and maturity of economic and trade relations, remembering that Spain is the second largest foreign investor in Brazil.
"The twentieth edition of the Brazil Awards is a clear demonstration of the strength and maturity of the economic and trade relations between Brazil and Spain. It is important to remember that Spain has become, in recent decades, the second largest foreign investor in Brazil"The ambassador stated."
The diplomatic representative also expressed his expectation of a new impetus in Spanish investments and greater internationalization of Brazilian companies into Spain. Furthermore, he outlined the role of the CCBE in light of the imminent entry into force of the Association Agreement. MERCOSUR-European Union to promote the diversification of Brazilian exports destined for the Spanish market.
For its part, Oscar MendezThe CCBE's executive director took the opportunity to detail the extensive program of activities that the Chamber is developing with the aim of promote cooperation economic and commercial relations between Brazil and Spain.
The event had the institutional support of the Brazilian Embassy in Spain and Casa do Brasil, and its main sponsors were Telefónica y CESCE.
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