As part of the Cerrito Forum 2026—an annual international event organized by Fundación Paraguaya through the Global Stoplight Network, which brings together global stakeholders from around the world committed to elimination of poverty—we had the honor of presenting the award to Lorenza Viveros de Montiel, one of the five finalists in the first edition of…
On October 1st in Medellín, Colombia, we concluded an event that brought together over 100 leaders from microfinance institutions, investors, and partners from 14 countries across Latin America and the Caribbean, all united by a common goal: to continue building a more inclusive, resilient, and innovative sector. We discussed the new economic landscape and industry…
The Foro Connect 2026 highlighted a special moment of celebration and recognition. Following an intensive agenda focused on innovation, leadership, investment, financial inclusion, artificial intelligence, and tokenization, the Foro Connect paid tribute to those who give true meaning to this mission: the entrepreneurs and microfinance institutions that transform opportunities into progress for thousands of families…
The Foro Connect 2026 concluded with the discussion “Tokenization: A Success Story in the Microfinance Sector,” a session dedicated to exploring a financial innovation with immense potential to transform access to capital in the region. The conversation highlighted the experience of El Salvador, where asset tokenization has become a benchmark for the sector. This model…
Artificial intelligence took center stage during the “Latin America Artificial Intelligence Observatory”, where industry experts shared experiences and insights on how this technology is transforming organizations and creating new opportunities to drive financial inclusion. Drawing on concrete examples, the panelists agreed that the true value of artificial intelligence lies not merely in the technology itself,…
Financial inclusion has an undisputed protagonist: the end client. This premise set the stage for the panel “Impact Investing: Driving Responsible Finance” where industry experts analyzed how collaboration among investors, financial institutions, and entrepreneurs can create more sustainable and inclusive development opportunities. Moderated by Fernando Sánchez Valda, the panel brought together Heidi Achong, Lina María…