Who we are

ABOUT US

The Colombian American Chamber of Commerce of Cartagena and Bolivar is a non-political and non-profit association that brings together more than 100 local businessmen in order to promote the economic growth of the city, the region and the country, becoming an entity that promotes business and social development in Cartagena and Bolivar. Since 1982, the Colombian American Chamber of Commerce of Cartagena and Bolivar has been dedicated to the promotion of trade, free markets, intellectual property protection, the development of public and private initiatives and the promotion of the FTA, maximizing expectations regarding the growth of trade at the bilateral and multilateral levels.

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Vision

To be the leading association and point of reference for the binational community regarding opportunities, exchange of ideas, best practices and information spaces, linkage and representation between the United States and Colombia.
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Mission

To facilitate and promote free trade, encourage investment, tourism, cooperation and knowledge transfer between Colombia and the United States through the creation of value to our affiliates and potential investors with relevant information, activities of business interest and spaces for business.

Business Principles

AmCham Cartagena and Bolivar firmly believe in the system of free and competitive private enterprise, legitimately established, operating with ethics, honesty and social responsibility.

Commitment

We act decisively to generate opportunities and innovation in business.

Sustainability

We believe and act based on sustainable development.

Transparency

Integrity, objectivity and independence of processes

Agility and proactivity

We are dynamic, act promptly and anticipate with diligence.

Excellence

In our service and in our service offering.

AmCham Cartagena y Bolívar JUNTA DIRECTIVA (2026 – 2028)

MARGARITA DE LOS RÍOS CASTILLA

CEO International Supply

Chairman

JOAQUÍN MARTÍNEZ

C.I Caribbean Bunkers S.A.S

Board Members

JAIME SÁNCHEZ

Presidente Astivik S.A. Shipyard

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CARLOS DIAGO

Hoteles Estelar S.A.

Board Member

CLAUDIA PARDO

Directora General Clinica Medihelp Services

Board Member

SEBASTIÁN HOYOS GÓMEZ

Rafael del Castillo S.A.

Board Member

RUFO MUÑETÓN

Agencia Marítima Altamar LTDA.

Board Member

MIGUEL MARTELO

Director General Cabot Colombia

Miembro de Junta

JUAN PABLO GODOY FAJARDO

Godoy y Hoyos Abogados

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Team Team

Valentina yidios vélez

Executive Director

MARIANA DE LA OSSA

Asistente Comercial

Sara Sampayo

Communications

VANESSA TINOCO

Accounting and Finance

LILIANA TORRES

Management and Communications Assistant

INFORMATION AND QUESTIONS

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