Curaçao Chamber Joined New Americas Trade Council
The Curaçao Chamber of Commerce became a founding member of the newly formed Council of Chambers of Commerce of the Americas.
Updated on Sept. 24, 2026 in Openings & Closings
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The Council of Chambers of Commerce of the Americas launched during its inaugural General Assembly in Bogotá. The organization brought together 36 chambers to boost regional cooperation and trade.
Why it matters
The new council aims to strengthen economic ties across the region by creating new commercial opportunities and formalizing cooperation between member chambers.
The council inaugural assembly convened 36 Chambers of Commerce, with a quorum of 33 voting members participating in the meeting. These members represent chambers from 16 countries across the Americas.
The players
Curaçao Chamber of Commerce
This entity serves as a founding member of the newly established Council of Chambers of Commerce of the Americas.
Council of Chambers of Commerce of the Americas
This international organization was formed to foster cooperation and commercial opportunities among member chambers.
Ovidio Claros Polanco
He serves as the President of the Council of Chambers of Commerce of the Americas.
The details
The newly established council approved a work plan covering 2026-2027 and plans to launch initiatives like a Business Climate Barometer and a Value Chains Working Group. Members will also focus on expanding business matchmaking and promoting women's economic empowerment.
Timeline
September 24, 2026: The membership of the Curaçao Chamber was announced.
2026-2027: The period covered by the council's newly approved work plan.
Market Landscape
The formation of the Council of Chambers of Commerce of the Americas formalizes a growing regional effort to synchronize trade policies and business support systems. This move follows a broader industry trend of establishing cross-border institutional networks to navigate shifting global economic dynamics.
Business owners and entrepreneurs may see new opportunities for international expansion and regional networking as the council initiates its trade missions and matchmaking programs. These initiatives are designed to improve market intelligence and resource sharing for companies operating across the Americas.
The takeaway
The creation of this council signals a more unified approach to economic development among chambers in the Western Hemisphere. Member businesses should monitor upcoming announcements regarding trade missions and the business climate barometer to leverage new regional resources.
Further reading
For more updates on regional trade developments, visit the Openings & Closings section.
Source note: This article includes information reported by Curaçao Chronicle.
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