LATAM Chamber of Commerce in Russia
CCLAR is a member-based association representing more than 100 corporations and individuals.
We support the business development of its members with international conferences and seminars, B2B meetings and trade missions, among other things.
The LATAM Chamber of Commerce in Russia (CCLAR) is an independent non-profit organization that promotes bilateral trade and investment between Latin American countries and the Russian Federation
The chamber of commerce emerged in 2024 at the height of commercial relations between the Russian Federation and Latin American countries due to the need to:
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Facilitate the exchange of information and experiences between companies from both countries, promoting innovation and business development.
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Promote foreign investment in both directions, both from Russian companies in Latin America and from Latin American companies in Russia
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Allow Latin American companies to have a point of contact in Russia to seek business opportunities and establish strategic alliances.
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Help strengthen commercial and diplomatic relations between Latin American countries and Russia, promoting cooperation in different areas.
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Facilitate commercial exchange between Latin American countries and Russia, promoting the export and import of goods and services
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In summary, the chamber of commerce is a key tool to strengthen commercial and economic relations between both regions, promoting economic growth and mutual cooperation.

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Founder and president
Domingo García
International experience between Russia and LATAM.

Chief Operating Officer of Stemtrix Corp.; international biotechnology company; which developed a revolutionary alternative to antibiotics fighting infectious diseases.

More than 10 years of experience in pharmaceutical companies such as Amgen, Johnson & Johnson and Pfizer in the commercial and business development areas.

Master in International Management from the Moscow Higher School of Economics in Russia; Chemical Engineer graduate and Marketing postgraduate from the Universidad Iberoamericana in Mexico City.

Passionate about innovation, international business and social impact. He speaks five languages professionally: Spanish, English, French, Portuguese and Russian.
Deputy CEO
Alan Gandelman
BA in law – Universidade Estadual do Rio de Janeiro., MBA in finance, Executive in local and global financial markets leading teams and people both in Brazil and abroad for the last 30 years.

Fluent in 8 languages, currently running Sefer a global financial group with headquarters in Europe and present in more than 15 countries. Board member of the group and senior advisor to the shareholders.

Also he is a private investor and shareholder of different businesses involving financial companies, Technology, Bets, food and beverages among some..
Director of Legal Affairs
Wilson De Faria
Businessman and corporate attorney with over 30 years of experience, with focus is on business structuring, commercial and tax litigation, governance, and investigations. Founded WFaria Inc., a corporate group integrating companies such as WFaria Attorneys, WFaria Alliance, Adera Tech and Blackfort Real Estate, operating in various sectors such as real estate, finance, legal claims, technology, and legal services. WFaria Attorneys is a leader in the legal market in Brazil, with over 250 professionals and 400 international mid and large- sized corporate clients.

Wilson has extensive experience in providing strategic, legal, and business support to major Brazilian corporations such as Vale, Eletrobras, BRF, and Unimed, as well as Fortune 500 multinationals, including Whirlpool, DHL, Sherwin Williams, and Dell Computers.

Throughout his professional trajectory, he has built strong relationships with Brazilian and international financial institutions and insurers, such as Bradesco, Citibank, Santander, Tokio Marine, and Porto, and has collaborated with renowned global law firms, including Hogan Lovells, Gibson Dunn, and Skadden Arps.

Degrees in Law - JD (USP), Business Administration (FGV), Tax Law Master (CEU-IICS), as well as an MBA from INSEAD and an OPM from Harvard Business School. Wilson holds alumni status at Harvard and INSEAD.

He is a member of the Brazilian and Portuguese Bar Associations and speaks fluently English, French, Spanish, and Portuguese, having leaved and worked in the U.S.A., France, Spain, and Brazil.
Revolutionary approachalternative to antibiotics

We are a R&D BioTech company, producing veterinarian and human medications that treat and prevent infectious diseases, while significantly reducing the use of antibiotics
dg@stemtrix.vet
Advice and support for foreign companies that want to operate in Mexico

Our firm offers specialized legal, accounting and tax advice to foreign investors who wish to start businesses in Mexico, guaranteeing profitability and regulatory compliance through personalized and innovative strategies. Starting a business in Mexico is easy with us.
info@taxid.mx
Mexican Tequila Producer

Passion for Tequila, tequila house in the beautiful Amatitán
Valley in Tequila Jalisco.
The land where the best and oldest tequilas in the world are produced. The best agave harvest to produce HACIENDA IMPERIAL TEQUILA.
haciendaimperialtequila@gmail.com
Instruments and equipment for educational laboratories and industry.

At Mexitek we have more than 50 years of experience, we serve all of Mexico and we offer you the best products to the door of your company or educational center.

sales@mexitek.com
Mexican company specialized in international trade.

At Black Cruz Stellar Global, you will find a great diversity of high-quality Mexican food and beverage products and industries, as well as the tools and professionals that will consolidate any commercial project in and from Mexico..
black.kruz.mexico@gmail.com
Advice and support for foreign companies that want to operate in Russia

Since 1999, Bellerage helps international business to set up their presence in Russia. We offer a full scope of back-office services, from opening a legal entity to handling any task in finance, accounting, tax, audit, IT, legal, HR and migration support.
russia@bellerage.com
María Fonseca, brand specialized in leather goods for corporate and business gifts.

100% Mexican brand, dedicated to the creation of customizable leather and textile items. We specialize in custom corporate gifts, adapting to the specific needs of our clients in terms of colors, design, logo and final packaging. We have had the privilege of working with renowned companies such as Amazon, Ferrero, Bimbo, Rotoplas, notaries, law firms and many more, offering unique and high-quality products.
Contacto@mariafonseca.mx
We specialize in liability funds and
structured hedge funds.

Resource management company, formed by experienced professionals with the aim of providing differentiated solutions and products in the financial market. Our financial services and products are aimed at upper-middle income investors, currently accessible almost exclusively to institutional investors.
Manufacturing company for different industries.

We are a proudly Mexican company with an international presence, dedicated to the manufacturing of parts, devices and components made through CNC processes, manual operations, machining and assemblies.
ceo@rid-industrias.com
fernando.senna@acuracapital.com.br
Brazilian Fund Management Company

An important fund manager in the country, duly authorized and supervised by the Central Bank of Brazil, according to CMN resolution no. 1,120 of 1986 of the National Monetary Council.
ADV is the leading communication group in Russia

For more than 20 years we have been creating and developing solutions and technologies designed to build a transparent link between marketing investments and sales.
inna.ovcharova@advgroup.ru
Mexican distribution company

We are a distributor company focused on small and medium-sized restaurants and hotels, dedicated to connecting producers from Mexico with the rest of the world.
Exports@sistela.com
Leading Brazilian law firm specializing in corporate, tax advisory, and litigation matters, providing a comprehensive 'one-stop-shop' service.

Our goal is to facilitate the interaction of international companies in the Brazilian market. We serve financial sector companies, Fortune 500 companies, as well as Brazilian and foreign businesses operating in Brazil, with a multidisciplinary team of 250 lawyers. Recognized by various national and international publications, including Latin Lawyers 250 and Leaders League, for its results and client satisfaction."
wfaria@wfaria.com.br
Leading relocation specialist & real estate expert providing assistance to foreigners since 2006.

Wide range of relocation services (property rentals, property management, settling-in & registration services, immigration support, purchase & sales) & comprehensive services for domestic, long distance and cross-country moves of household goods, furniture, fine arts, automobiles... (including commercial and office moves) from and to Russia.
MISSION FOODS STUPINO LLC is a part of the international corporation named GRUMA - the world's largest producer of corn flour, wheat tortillas and corn chips.

Today we are leaders of Russian market of corn tortillas and nachos-chips under MISSION and DELICADOS brands. Our products can be found in all federal and regional grocery chains of Russia, in more than 80 thousand stores. MISSION FOODS STUPINO LLC is also one of the leading suppliers of public catering enterprises in Russia, we work with the largest chains of fast-food restaurants. Our tortillas are shipped in 14 thousand restaurants and cafes, and nachos can be tried in almost every cinema in the country.
Mexican alcoholic beverage group.

We are an incubator of Mexican brands and distillates with an Oaxacan focus with endemic ingredients from the region, offering 100% organic products. We have 4 distilleries in various parts of the state of Oaxaca to be able to offer our services of the best quality.

We are the most competitive investment
promotion firm in Mexico

Investment promotion firm in alternative assets.
Our mission is to protect the capital of our community against devaluation and strong changes in the economy and the financial system, multiplying assets through high performance over time.
We have a variety of attractive projects in different industries.
Advice and support for foreign companies that want to operate in Mexico

Our firm offers specialized legal, accounting and tax advice to foreign investors who wish to start businesses in Mexico, guaranteeing profitability and regulatory compliance through personalized and innovative strategies. Starting a business in Mexico is easy with us.
info@taxid.mx
Advice and support for foreign companies that want to operate in Russia

Since 1999, Bellerage helps international business to set up their presence in Russia. We offer a full scope of back-office services, from opening a legal entity to handling any task in finance, accounting, tax, audit, IT, legal, HR and migration support.
Revolutionary approach alternative to antibiotics

We are a R&D BioTech company, producing veterinarian and human medications that treat and prevent infectious diseases, while significantly reducing the use of antibiotics
dg@stemtrix.vet
russia@bellerage.com
We specialize in liability funds and
structured hedge funds.

Resource management company, formed by experienced professionals with the aim of providing differentiated solutions and products in the financial market. Our financial services and products are aimed at upper-middle income investors, currently accessible almost exclusively to institutional investors.
fernando.senna@acuracapital.com.br
Brazilian Fund Management Company

An important fund manager in the country, duly authorized and supervised by the Central Bank of Brazil, according to CMN resolution no. 1,120 of 1986 of the National Monetary Council.
Leading Brazilian law firm specializing in corporate, tax advisory, and litigation matters, providing a comprehensive 'one-stop-shop' service.

Our goal is to facilitate the interaction of international companies in the Brazilian market. We serve financial sector companies, Fortune 500 companies, as well as Brazilian and foreign businesses operating in Brazil, with a multidisciplinary team of 250 lawyers. Recognized by various national and international publications, including Latin Lawyers 250 and Leaders League, for its results and client satisfaction."
wfaria@wfaria.com.br
Leading relocation specialist & real estate expert providing assistance to foreigners since 2006.

Wide range of relocation services (property rentals, property management, settling-in & registration services, immigration support, purchase & sales) & comprehensive services for domestic, long distance and cross-country moves of household goods, furniture, fine arts, automobiles... (including commercial and office moves) from and to Russia.
MISSION FOODS STUPINO LLC es parte de la corporación internacional GRUMA, el mayor productor mundial de harina de maíz, tortillas de trigo y chips de maíz.

Hoy somos líderes del mercado ruso de tortillas de maíz y nachos chips bajo las marcas MISSION y DELICADOS. Nuestros productos se pueden encontrar en todas las cadenas de supermercados federales y regionales de Rusia, en más de 80 mil tiendas. MISSION FOODS STUPINO LLC es también uno de los principales proveedores de empresas de catering público en Rusia, trabajamos con las mayores cadenas de restaurantes de comida rápida. Nuestras tortillas se envían a 14 mil restaurantes y cafeterías, y los nachos se pueden probar en casi todos los cines del país.
wfaria@wfaria.com.br
ADV is the leading communication group in Russia

For more than 20 years we have been creating and developing solutions and technologies designed to build a transparent link between marketing investments and sales.
inna.ovcharova@advgroup.ru
Mexican alcoholic beverage group.

We are an incubator of Mexican brands and distillates with an Oaxacan focus with endemic ingredients from the region, offering 100% organic products. We have 4 distilleries in various parts of the state of Oaxaca to be able to offer our services of the best quality.

We are the most competitive investment
promotion firm in Mexico

Investment promotion firm in alternative assets.
Our mission is to protect the capital of our community against devaluation and strong changes in the economy and the financial system, multiplying assets through high performance over time.
We have a variety of attractive projects in different industries.
Instruments and equipment for educational laboratories and industry.

At Mexitek we have more than 50 years of experience, we serve all of Mexico and we offer you the best products to the door of your company or educational center.

sales@mexitek.com
Mexican Tequila Producer

Passion for Tequila, tequila house in the beautiful Amatitán
Valley in Tequila Jalisco.
The land where the best and oldest tequilas in the world are produced. The best agave harvest to produce HACIENDA IMPERIAL TEQUILA.
haciendaimperialtequila@gmail.com
Mexican company specialized in international trade.

At Black Cruz Stellar Global, you will find a great diversity of high-quality Mexican food and beverage products and industries, as well as the tools and professionals that will consolidate any commercial project in and from Mexico..
black.kruz.mexico@gmail.com
María Fonseca, brand specialized in leather goods for corporate and business gifts.

100% Mexican brand, dedicated to the creation of customizable leather and textile items. We specialize in custom corporate gifts, adapting to the specific needs of our clients in terms of colors, design, logo and final packaging. We have had the privilege of working with renowned companies such as Amazon, Ferrero, Bimbo, Rotoplas, notaries, law firms and many more, offering unique and high-quality products.
Contacto@mariafonseca.mx
Manufacturing company for different industries.

We are a proudly Mexican company with an international presence, dedicated to the manufacturing of parts, devices and components made through CNC processes, manual operations, machining and assemblies.
ceo@rid-industrias.com
Mexican distribution company

We are a distributor company focused on small and medium-sized restaurants and hotels, dedicated to connecting producers from Mexico with the rest of the world.
Exports@sistela.com
BRICS+ New Economy Legal Forum
October 18, 2024
The Carlton Moscow
BRICS+ New Economy Legal Forum is a part of the New Economy Legal forum series. The objective of the forums is discussing the current legal and economic challenges and creating a legal infrastructure for international trade and investment in the new macroeconomic environment.
CCLAR Grand Opening Event
LOn the evening of September 20th, the grand opening event of the Latin American Chamber of Commerce in Russia (CCLAR) took place. This was a reception held in the "Stoleshniki" hall of the Safmar Aurora Luxe hotel in Moscow, Russia.

The event was attended by ambassadors from Latin American countries such as Mexico, Argentina, Uruguay, and Panama, as well as commercial representatives from the embassies of Mexico, Brazil, Argentina, Uruguay, El Salvador, the Dominican Republic, and the United States.
Directors of companies that are members of CCLAR were also present, along with directors of Latin American and Russian companies, among the most prominent being Mission Foods, ADV Group, RosAtom, LUKOIL, and Bellerage.

Another important group of attendees were the presidents of other chambers of commerce active in Russia, such as the Chambers of Commerce of Italy, Canada, and Belgium-Luxembourg.

CCLAR is an independent non-profit organization that promotes bilateral trade and investment between Latin American countries and the Russian Federation.

We are confident in the future of CCLAR, and we will continue to promote economic growth and mutual cooperation between these two key regions.
From left to right: Luis Fernando Rodríguez – Counselor of the Embassy of the Dominican Republic, Domingo García – President of CCLAR, Alan Gandelman – Director of CCLAR, Eduardo Villegas – Ambassador of Mexico, Dmitry Magonya – Vice President of CCLAR, Ronaldo Barrow – Ambassador from Panama and Mauricio Bernardes – Chief Minister Counselor of the Diplomatic Mission of the Brazilian Embassy.

From left to right: Domingo García – President of CCLAR, Luis Fernando Rodríguez – Counselor of the embassy of the Dominican Republic, Alexandra García – Marketing Head CCLAR and Ronaldo Barrow – Ambassador of Panama.

From left to right: Dmitry Magonya – Vice President of CCLAR, Egor Borisovich Kvyatkovsky – Deputy Director General of RosAtom Internatioal and Mauricio Bernardes – Chief Minister Counselor of the Diplomatic Mission of the Brazilian Embassy.

Irina Strokova – Lukoil and Natalia Domoratskaya – Mao Studios

Natalia Kovalkova – Brevia Law Offices and Alexis Saporta – Welcome Abroad.

U.S vs. Russia trade ties in LatAm
April 18, 2023
COUNTRY
Two - way goods trade with the US (USD)
Two - way goods trade with the Russia (USD)
69.5 billion
608 billion
10.9 billion
30.6 billion
26.3 billion
17.9 billion
7.26 billion
11.6 billion
4.6 billion
Source https://www.gzeromedia.com/the-graphic-truth-us-vs-russia-trade-ties-in-latam
1.3 billion
922 million
555 million
621 million
1.5 billion
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X132
X8
X31
X47
X29
X8
The Latin American Chamber of Commerce in Russia (CCLAR) was present at the XXVII Saint Petersburg International Economic Forum (SPIEF)
from June 5 to 8, 2024
The (SPIEF) is a unique event in the world of economics and business. SPIEF has been held since 1997, and since 2006 it has been organized with the patronage and participation of the President of the Russian Federation.
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