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  1. The Subnational Technical Workshop of the Integration Forum of the Capricorn Bioceanic Corridor was held in Antofagasta

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    ANTOFAGASTA (CHILE) – On November 13 and 14, a Workshop of Subnational Technical Teams was held at the Hotel Antofagasta in this city. The purpose of the workshop was to follow up on the work plan of the Regional Master Plan for Integration and Development of the Capricorn Bioceanic Corridor (PM-CBC).

    To validate and guide the progress and next steps of ongoing actions and studies, the opening session was reserved for an initial public-private informative session, including a space for the presentation of CBC benefits and opportunities visualized by the subnational territories and the private sector of Antofagasta.

    The participants included technical teams from the eight subnational territories: Salta and Jujuy from Argentina; Mato Grosso do Sul from Brazil; Antofagasta and Tarapacá from Chile; and Boquerón, Alto Paraguay, and Presidente Hayes from Paraguay. Representatives from the public sector, including the National Government of Chile and the Regional Governments of Antofagasta and Tarapacá, were also present. Additionally, actors from the private sector and academia in Antofagasta, as well as the technical team of the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB), attended.

    Regarding the meeting of the subnational technical teams, the topics addressed in the various sessions aligned with the three dimensions of study within the PM-CBC:

    Block 1: Facilitation of Trade and Cross-Border Processes Block 2: Physical and Digital Infrastructure Block 3: Dimension on Productive Development

    The final part of the workshop was reserved for the Executive Committee of the Forum, which focused on discussing the development of a communication strategy and the establishment of mechanisms for coordination and monitoring of the PM-CBC.

    About: The Capricorn Bioceanic Corridor is a South American integration initiative aimed at generating sustainable economic and social development for the participating countries and territories. Its progress is driven by the Integration Forum, formed by the eight subnational states that make up the corridor. The implementation is through the Regional Master Plan for Integration and Development of the Capricorn Bioceanic Corridor (PM-CBC), a Regional Public Good (RPG) approved by the IDB in 2023 to support the territories comprising the Forum in planning coordinated actions and projects across three dimensions: facilitation of trade and cross-border processes; physical and digital infrastructure; and productive development.

    Press Contact: info@corredorbioceanico.org

  2. Corredor Bioceánico: muestran primeros avances en el lote 2 de la obra

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    BOQUERÓN. El Ministerio de Obras Públicas y Comunicaciones (MOPC) anunció que el Lote 2 del Corredor Bioceánico presenta avances significativos en su construcción con dos frentes de trabajo activos. La obra vial conectará las ciudades de Mariscal José Félix Estigarribia con Pozo Hondo, en el departamento de Boquerón, Chaco paraguayo.

  4. Santiago Peña verifica avances del Corredor Bioceánico

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    El presidente de la República, Santiago Peña, desarrolló ayer martes su jornada de gobierno en el Chaco para­guayo con el fin de verificar obras de infraestructuras que convertirán a la zona en un polo de desarrollo económico a nivel regional.

  6. La importancia del Corredor Bioceánico Capricornio

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    El Corredor Bioceánico es un proyecto de infraestructura que conecta los océanos Pacífico y Atlántico a través de América del Sur. El objetivo principal de este corredor es mejorar la eficiencia de la logística de transporte de mercancías en la región y facilitar el comercio interregional e internacional, y así reemplazar paulatinamente al Canal de Panamá disminuyendo distancias y costos internacionales.

  7. Corredor Bioceánico: solo un lote del tercer tramo generaría 350 empleos directos

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    La construcción del Lote 2, del tercer tramo del Corredor Vial Bioceánico, tiene el potencial para generar 350 empleos durante su ejecución plena, según las proyecciones del Ministerio de Obras Públicas y Comunicaciones (MOPC). Precisamente, la obra se inicia en el kilómetro 156, se extiende hasta el kilómetro 215 (entre Mariscal Estigarribia y Pozo Hondo) y se encuentra actualmente en pleno proceso de incorporación de personal.

  8. Lanzan proyecto para optimizar procesos transfronterizos en el Corredor Bioceánico de Capricornio: una oportunidad única para actores del comercio

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    El Instituto Procomex, una organización brasileña especializada en la modernización y facilitación del comercio en América Latina, lanzó -este jueves (05.09.2024)- un nuevo proyecto para medir y mejorar los procesos transfronterizos en el Corredor Bioceánico de Capricornio, un espacio crucial entre Argentina, Brasil, Chile y Paraguay. Este corredor busca potenciar la integración regional y el desarrollo de los países involucrados, permitiendo un comercio más eficiente y ágil.

  9. Corredor Bioceánico de Capricornio: Jujuy y Salta definen agenda de trabajo en Cancillería Argentina

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    El pasado 08 de agosto, el representante del área de Relaciones Internacionales de la Provincia de Jujuy, Dr. Pablo Palomares, mantuvo reuniones con miembros del Ministerio de Relaciones Exteriores, Comercio Internacional y Culto de la Nación para dar seguimiento a los avances de trabajo en relación al Corredor Bioceánico Trópico de Capricornio.

  11. Presidente Lula recibe de manos del Senador Jorge Soria, su proyecto de Integración de Sudamérica y el Corredor Bioceánico vial

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    En dependencia del ex Congreso Nacional,  Sala del Senado en Santiago, autoridades chilenas se reunieron con el presidente de Brasil Luiz Inácio Lula de Silva, quien visita  nuestro país con una numerosa comitiva que incluye 14 ministros y unos 250 empresarios. De esta importante visita surgieron 19 acuerdos entre ambos gobiernos, entre otros se encuentran  temas de salud, ciencia y tecnología, comercio, ciber seguridad, colaboración energética y minera; y  rutas bioceánicas que es una temática histórica del parlamentario iquiqueño.

  16. Foro del Corredor Bioceánico genera expectativas para un futuro de desarrollo en el Chaco

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    El 5° Foro de Territorios Subnacionales del Corredor Bioceánico concluyó el viernes con la participación de autoridades, productores y empresarios de países como Chile, Brasil, Perú y Paraguay, siendo el punto de referencia el Chaco, por donde pasa la ruta asfaltada y la construcción del puente bioceánico que unirá Carmelo Peralta con Puerto Murtinho.

    El evento tuvo como anfitriones a los gobiernos departamentales de Boquerón y Alto Paraguay, donde están fijadas las esperanzas de desarrollo de la Región Occidental.

    El encuentro arrancó en la ciudad de Filadelfia y siguió en Loma Plata, localidades que son del Departamento de Boquerón, donde se realizaron recorridos por lugares históricos como los fortines de la Guerra del Chaco y las zonas comerciales e industriales de las cooperativas menonitas. Los participantes en la ocasión dialogaron en una mesa de negocios sobre las potencialidades de la región.

    La última jornada de clausura del foro se centró en Carmelo Peralta del Alto Paraguay los participantes realizaron una travesía fluvial por el rio Paraguay en la puerta del Pantanal para observar la construcción del puente bioceánico, mediante varias embarcaciones turísticas, que hicieron propicio el encuentro entre visitantes y anfitriones, quienes tienen grandes expectativas de desarrollo en la región Chaqueña.

    El gobernador de Boquerón, Harold Bergen, sostuvo que esto implica un gran impacto para el país y los dos departamentos.

    Por su parte el gobernante de Alto Paraguay, Arturo Méndez, señaló que el foro fue sumamente importante y están esperanzados en que el desarrollo sea una realidad, incluso, anunció que próximamente el Gobierno Nacional concretará la construcción de la ruta asfaltada para la zona productiva de Agua Dulce, además, mencionó que buscan mejorar los servicios de energía eléctrica, suministro de agua potable y caminos de todo tiempo para todas las localidades.

    Como broche de oro para el cierre del foro, en la noche de viernes, en la playa municipal de Carmelo Peralta, se desarrolló el primer festival de la bioceánica que congrego a artistas locales, departamentales, nacional e internacional.

     

  17. The V Integration Forum of the Capricorn Bioceanic Corridor in Chaco Paraguay has concluded

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    CHACO PARAGUAY – The Fifth Integration Forum of the Capricorn Bioceanic Corridor (CBC) was successfully held in the city of Boquerón, Paraguay, from June 19 to 21. Governors and representatives of the Regional Governments of the seven Subnational Territories present reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening the Corridor from their territories as a catalyst for regional integration, promoting sustainable development and connectivity among the participating states, and improving the quality of life for their inhabitants.

    Presided over by Harold Bergen, Governor of Boquerón, the event brought together important figures from the political, business, and international organizations, and infrastructure experts from Argentina, Brazil, Chile, and Paraguay. The goal was to continue promoting the development of the Capricorn Bioceanic Corridor and fostering regional integration.

    During the forum, significant progress was discussed in infrastructure, customs procedures, and facilities for cross-border transit. Participants presented innovative projects and concrete solutions to improve the economic and logistical competitiveness of the region. Additionally, strategies to strengthen cooperation among the participating countries and ensure the necessary financing for priority projects were analyzed.

    Incorporation into the Forum:

    The request for the incorporation of the Presidente Hayes department – Paraguay was unanimously approved, making it the eighth member of the Subnational Territories of the Capricorn Bioceanic Corridor.

    Additionally, various working commissions met individually during the event, including:

    • Sustainability Commission
    • Citizen Participation with a focus on gender and indigenous peoples
    • Public Works, Logistics, and Transportation Commission
    • Municipalities Commission
    • Sports Commission
    • Trade and Border Procedures Commission
    • Academic Commission
    • Tourism Commission
    • Governors Commission

    The importance of regional integration for the economic and social development of the involved countries was also emphasized. The leaders present highlighted the crucial role of the Capricorn Bioceanic Corridor in promoting international trade.

    The forum concluded with a renewed commitment from the participating countries to continue working together on the implementation of agreed measures and seeking financing for future projects.

    The VI Forum is scheduled for February 17-21, 2025, in the city of Campo Grande, Mato Grosso do Sul, Brazil.

  19. Corredor Bioceánico: recuerdan los 5 puntos clave para el desarrollo industrial del Chaco

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    Durante la apertura del quinto foro Foro del Corredor Bioceánico Paraguay 2024 en la ciudad de Loma Plata, departamento de Boquerón, el ministro de Industria y Comercio (MIC), Javier Giménez, resaltó que los recursos naturales, logística, acceso a mercados, energía y capital humano son los cinco puntos clave para el desarrollo industrial sostenido del Chaco.

    Para el ministro Javier Giménez “no hay un lugar mejor para producir que el Chaco paraguayo”, si se habla de recursos naturales. A la par, aseguró que la agricultura en esta zona del país aún no ha logrado su máximo potencial y que es un desafío a lograr. “Tenemos una agricultura que todavía no ha despegado, con aproximadamente 400.000 hectáreas de diferentes cultivos, pero con un potencial enorme de 3 millones de hectáreas”, indicó.

    Acerca de los planes de instalación de un gasoducto que permitirá el transporte de gas desde Argentina hasta el Brasil, a través del territorio paraguayo, dijo que el ahorro de tiempo y dinero tendrá un gran valor agregado para los países involucrados: Argentina, Brasil y Chile. “Tenemos un gran futuro en este enorme y vasto territorio que es el Chaco paraguayo. No hay mejor tierra, no hay mejor régimen de lluvia, no hay mejor sol, no hay mejores condiciones en esta parte del mundo”, apuntó.

    Por otro lado, el ministro comentó que desde el Gobierno se está trabajando para poner a la Administración Nacional de Electricidad (Ande) a la altura de las necesidades, con recursos importantes, de manera a dotar al Chaco de energía, haciendo lo necesario para lograr una distribución eficiente y efectiva en materia energética, para la industrialización de la zona.

    Subrayó que esta es una responsabilidad compartida entre la Ande, el MIC y el Ministerio de Economía y Finanzas (MEF) para que el rubro eléctrico logre su objetivo y de la importancia de diversificar su matriz, principalmente en esta zona, e invitar al sector privado para que sean los generadores de nuevas fuentes de energía. “El Chaco ya debería contar con enormes inversiones en plantas solares”, apuntó.

  21. El quinto Foro del Corredor Vial Bioceánico proyecta al Chaco como zona de mayor crecimiento económico

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    LOMA PLATA. El quinto Foro del Corredor Vial Bioceánico, evento que congregó a más de 600 empresarios, delegaciones de autoridades de Brasil, Chile, Argentina y Bolivia y público en general, reveló una vez más el potencial económico y de crecimiento acelerado en la región chaqueña. Se firmaron importantes acuerdos de cooperación tanto con el Ministerio de Obras Públicas y Comunicaciones (MOPC) como con el Ministerio de Industria y Comercio (MIC).

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  23. Corredor Bioceánico Capricornio

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    El Corredor Bioceánico  Capricornio intentará unir la costa del pacífico chileno con  Brasil, Paraguay, y el Noroeste de  Argentina. Es un ambicioso proyecto. Esta carretera cuya longitud estimada será de 2,200 km, pasará por Argentina, Brasil, Chile y Paraguay tiene como objetivo facilitar la vida a los campesinos a través de una conectividad digna para transportar sus productos agrícolas y ganaderos a los puertos tanto del Pacífico como del Atlántico.

  25. El nuevo puente de Brasil a Paraguay y que promete cambiar el norte argentino

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    Paraguay se ha vuelto un imán para inversores uruguayos en ganadería, argentinos en tecnología a sus zonas rurales y brasileños especialmente en infraestructura. Es lo que explica el proyecto del nuevo puente desde Porto Murtinho en Mato Grosso do Sul en Brasil, que busca convertirse en uno de los principales almacenes comerciales de esa región.

  29. Autoridades de Chile, Argentina, Brasil y Paraguay analizan Corredor Bioceánico en foro en Tarapacá

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    Mato Grosso Do Sul, Boquerón, Alto Paraguay, Salta, Jujuy, Antofagasta y Tarapacá, son los siete subterritorios que participan del IV Foro del Corredor Bioceánico de Capricornio, encuentro internacional que organiza el Gobierno Regional de Tarapacá, junto a la Corporación Tarapacá, y que fue inaugurado el martes 28 de noviembre en Pozo Almonte, Humberstone, Alto Hospicio e Iquique.

  30. The IV Integration Forum of the Capricorn Bioceanic Corridor was held in Iquique

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    IQUIQUE (TARAPACÁ-CHILE) – The IV Integration Forum of the Capricorn Bioceanic Corridor (CBC) was successfully held in the city of Iquique, Chile, from November 27 to 28. The Governors and representatives present highlighted the establishment of the Sustainability Commission and the Citizen Participation Commission, with a Gender and Indigenous Peoples Perspective, as a strategic and social advancement in the development of the Capricorn Bioceanic Corridor.

    Presided over by José Miguel Carvajal Gallardo, Regional Governor of Tarapacá, the governors and representatives of the subnational states reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening the Capricorn Bioceanic Corridor from their territories as a catalyst for regional integration, promoting sustainable development and connectivity among the participating states, and as an opportunity to improve the quality of life for their inhabitants.

    Throughout the event, the initiative by the IDB, developed in Salta, Antofagasta, Mato Grosso do Sul, and Boquerón, was commended. Consultations were held with the IDB representatives Leonardo Diniz and the head of the Master Plan, Alejandra Rald, on a plan of action that includes strengthening governmental management and infrastructure, both physical and digital. Furthermore, the importance of the private sector in the development of the Corridor was recognized, and previous work with private actors was highlighted, paving the way for future collaborations.

    Creation of the Executive Committee

    The seven regional governments present agreed to create an “Executive Committee,” for which they designated one professional from each Subnational State, with the objective that this committee generates the dynamism of the Corridor, develops analysis and proposals to continue advancing the institutionalization of the meetings of the Regional Governors of the Subnational States, and coordinates the technical work of the various commissions.

    During the event, the various working commissions met individually, which were:

    • Citizen Participation with a gender and indigenous peoples focus
    • Tourism Commission
    • Sustainability Commission
    • Academic Commission
    • Public Works, Logistics, and Transportation Commission
    • Trade and Border Procedures Commission
    • Municipalities Commission

    As a conclusion of the IV Forum, the Capricorn Bioceanic Corridor is established as a pillar of cooperation and development, reinforcing the commitment to improve infrastructure, governance, and integration among the nations. This Forum marks a significant step in regional integration, laying the foundations for lasting collaboration and a common vision of growth and progress.

    The V Forum is scheduled for the first half of 2024 in Alto Paraguay and Boquerón, Paraguay.

  31. Paraguay y Chile apuestan por el corredor bioceánico

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    El presidente Santiago Peña mantuvo un encuentro en los Estados Unidos, con el man­datario de Chile, Gabriel Boric. Ambos participaron de la Asamblea General de Naciones Unidas (ONU), en Nueva York, que tuvo lugar entre el lunes 18 y martes 19 como así también de las jorna­das de intervenciones desde la tribuna.

  33. Na Argentina, governador destaca esforço e união dos países para viabilizar rota bioceânica

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    Durante Fórum sobre a Rota Bioceânica em Salta, na Argentina, o governador Eduardo Riedel reconheceu o esforço dos países vizinhos para realizar obras e ações que possam viabilizar o corredor (bioceânico) em curto espaço de tempo. Ele destacou que avaliação é positiva e que Mato Grosso do Sul fará sua parte e o que for necessário para que este projeto se torne realidade.

  34. The III Integration Forum of the Capricorn Bioceanic Corridor in Salta and Jujuy has concluded

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    SALTA (ARGENTINA) – In an effort to continue strengthening regional integration and development, the III Integration Forum of the Capricorn Bioceanic Corridor was held in the provinces of Salta and Jujuy, Argentina, on April 12 and 13. As a result, the Corridor was recognized as a reality, having surpassed the project phase. This was evident in each presentation, highlighting the investments made and the timelines provided for the completion of each segment for the Corridor’s full operation.

    Presided over by Julio Argentino San Millán, Minister of International Relations for the Province of Salta, the event included the participation of prominent political leaders, businesspeople, representatives of international organizations, and infrastructure experts from Argentina, Brazil, Chile, and Paraguay.

    Attendees presented significant advancements and innovative proposals to optimize the region’s logistical and economic competitiveness. Additionally, strategies were explored to consolidate cooperation among the participating countries and ensure the necessary financing for priority projects.

    Contribution of International Organizations

    The involvement of international credit organizations, such as the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB), was recognized as a positive action. The participation aimed to bring the experience of these organizations based on developed studies and the available financing tools to enhance key aspects of the Corridor.

    A positive outcome of the forum also included the public-private collaboration through five thematic tables, where the following topics were addressed:

    • Public Works, Logistics, and Transportation Table
    • Trade and Border Procedures Table
    • Academic Sector Table
    • Tourism Table
    • Municipal Plenary

    Fulfilling the mandate of the Antofagasta Declaration, the reaffirmation of the National Governments’ commitment to developing the Corridor was highlighted, evidenced by the presence of Argentina’s Deputy Foreign Minister; the Chilean Ambassador to Argentina, who, along with the Regional Governor of Antofagasta, visited the Sico Border Complex to inspect the state of border connectivity.

    Lastly, it was agreed to hold the next IV Forum in the City of Iquique during the second half of November of the current year, as offered by the Regional Government of Tarapacá.

  36. Conclusion of the II Integration Forum of the Capricorn Bioceanic Corridor in Antofagasta

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    ANTOFAGASTA (CHILE) – On November 22 and 23, the II Integration Forum of the Capricorn Bioceanic Corridor was held in this city, with the Plenary Session of Governors, Authorities, and Official Representatives of the Subnational Territories as a key instance. The need for national policies to facilitate integration between countries and add a new chapter was highlighted.

    Presided over by Ricardo Díaz Cortes, Regional Governor of Antofagasta, the event featured the participation of prominent political leaders, businesspeople, representatives of international organizations, and infrastructure experts from Argentina, Brazil, Chile, and Paraguay.

    Among the challenges, it was suggested to incorporate five variables: territorial planning, sustainability, citizen participation, infrastructure, and industrial growth. This, along with how subnational governments integrate new cultures and how we are capable of interpreting, all while having a horizon that allows us to reach a common goal.

    Governance Proposal

    The governance proposal is key to ensuring participation, articulation, and managing this international project. Involving foreign ministries is a provocation for discussion, without achieving explicit agreement at this point.

    Furthermore, the motion to add the Sustainability Table and the Integration and Citizen Participation Table with a Gender Focus was approved in the integration work. In this edition of the Forum, the work of the commissions was configured as follows:

    • Tourism Commission
    • Production and Trade Table
    • Simplification of Border Procedures
    • Universities Table
    • Public Works, Logistics, and Transportation Table

    Finally, it was proposed to incentivize meetings between governors, a task to be undertaken as a commitment to reinvigorate the presence and participation of the top authorities of the territories. It is expected that mayors will do the same to revive the idea of realizing the Capricorn Bioceanic Corridor among their peers.

    Lastly, it was agreed to hold the Third Forum in April 2023 in Argentina, in the Province of Salta, with the participation of the Province of Jujuy.

     

  37. First Integration Forum of the Capricorn Bioceanic Corridor in Campo Grande

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    CAMPO GRANDE (BRAZIL) – Organized by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Brazil and held by the Legislative Assembly of Mato Grosso do Sul, along with the State Government, the International Parliamentary Front of the Bioceanic Corridor, and the Association of Municipalities of Mato Grosso do Sul (Assomasul), the First Integration Forum of the Municipalities of the Capricorn Bioceanic Corridor was held on May 26 and 27.

    Thanks to the agreements signed during the inauguration of the First Forum, integration between Brazil, Paraguay, Argentina, and Chile will go beyond physical road connection works, generating diplomatic agreements that will facilitate economic and tourism development in all cities traversed by the Corridor.

    The agreements establish, for example, the exchange of information on production, results of technical studies, a permanent meeting between country authorities, cooperation in projects, execution and follow-up plans, interest in studies for the utilization of railway tourism, and aim to establish commercial contacts and multilateral financing, among others.

    Presided over by Governor Reinaldo Azambuja of Mato Grosso do Sul, the event featured the participation of authorities from the South American countries involved in the Corridor, who reaffirmed that the Forum is projected as a milestone in concrete integration, with the convergence of legitimate interests of Brazil, Argentina, Chile, and Paraguay.

    Signed Agreements:

    At the inauguration of the First Forum, one of the highlights was the signing of the agreements on “Commercial, Economic, and Productive Cooperation between Municipalities of Northern Chile, Northern Argentina, Paraguayan Chaco, and Mato Grosso do Sul, Brazil,” and “Institutional Cooperation for the Constitution of a Tourism Promotion Committee between Municipalities of Northern Chile, Northern Argentina, Paraguayan Chaco, and Mato Grosso do Sul, Brazil.”

    Finally, it was also highlighted that the construction of the Bioceanic Corridor will necessitate the opening of new border posts in Brazil and Paraguay, connect the State of Mato Grosso do Sul with the Paraguayan Chaco, and facilitate road access to northern Argentina and Chile, fostering regional tourism and promoting greater cultural and academic exchange.

    As a follow-up, it was agreed that the Second Integration Forum will be held in Antofagasta, Chile, in the second half of the current year.