Connecting
Brazil to
El Salvador
Strategic consulting for international investment, IDB resource mobilization, and bilateral business development between Brazil and Central America.
Strategic Bridge Between
Two Economies
AFBX — American Future Business Exchange is a strategic consulting firm headquartered in El Salvador, specializing in facilitating business, investment, and partnerships between Brazil and Central America.
Founded by professionals with over two decades of experience in market strategy, industrial engineering, and institutional relations, AFBX serves as the definitive bridge between Brazilian companies and the growth opportunities in El Salvador.
“Connecting opportunities, building the future of the Americas.”
El Salvador: A Nation in
Economic Transformation
The Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) announced US$ 1.3 billion in financing for El Salvador in 2026 through the “El Salvador CRECE” program, focusing on housing, tourism, health, and education. In 2025, over US$ 1.26 billion was approved for 30 projects — a 95.6% increase over 2024.
IDB Country Strategy 2025-2029
The IDB Group’s strategy with El Salvador aims to maximize impact through strategic selectivity, focusing on sustainable and inclusive economic growth.
World Bank MSME Support
In March 2026, the World Bank approved financing to boost credit access for micro, small, and medium enterprises in El Salvador, creating new business opportunities.
Free Trade Zone Reform
El Salvador reformed its Free Trade Zones Law with generous tax incentives and up to 10-year extensions for reinvestments, attracting foreign direct investment.
Brazil-El Salvador Relations
Brazil is El Salvador’s largest technical cooperation partner in Central America. The IDB President, Ilan Goldfajn, is Brazilian — a strategic advantage for resource mobilization.
Strategic Solutions for
International Growth
International Resource Mobilization
Project development and management for IDB, World Bank, IFC, and international investment fund financing.
Investment Consulting
End-to-end advisory for Brazilian companies investing in El Salvador — from feasibility analysis to operational implementation.
Business Prospecting
Identification and qualification of business opportunities in strategic sectors: infrastructure, housing, tourism, health, education, and technology.
Institutional Relations
Facilitation of contacts with government agencies, chambers of commerce, PROESA, and financial institutions.
Market Intelligence
Market studies, sector analyses, and strategic reports for informed decision-making in the Central American market.
Strategic Advisory
Custom strategic planning for market entry, partnership development, and long-term positioning in El Salvador.
“Our methodology combines strategic vision with operational excellence to deliver measurable results.”
Strategic Sectors for
Investment & Growth
Infrastructure & Housing
US$ 1.3 billion from the IDB allocated to housing in 2026. High demand for Brazilian engineering expertise in large-scale construction and industrial HVAC systems.
Tourism
El Salvador is investing heavily in tourism as an economic driver. Opportunities for Brazilian hospitality, gastronomy, and service companies.
Healthcare
Active technical cooperation between Brazil and El Salvador. Institutional meetings with El Salvador’s Ministry of Health conducted through CCESB.
Education & Technology
Professional training programs and technology transfer. San Salvador climbed 400+ positions in the Global Startup Ecosystem Index 2025.
Agribusiness
Brazil exported over US$ 2.8 billion in agricultural products to the region in 2025. New market openings negotiated in April 2026.
Four-Stage
Engagement Model
Diagnosis
Company profile analysis, expansion objectives assessment, and alignment with El Salvador opportunities.
Strategy
Market entry plan development, funding source identification, and local partner mapping.
Execution
Resource mobilization, partnership formalization, legal and operational support for establishment.
Monitoring
Continuous performance tracking, reporting, and strategic adjustments to maximize results.
Experienced
Leadership Team
Carlos Antunes
CEO & Market Strategist
Over 22 years of experience in commercial management, marketing, and Trade Marketing. Vice-President of Corporate Affairs at CCESB (Chamber of Commerce El Salvador-Brazil).
Flavio Carvalho
COO & Mechanical Engineer
Specialist in industrial HVAC systems and large-scale infrastructure projects in Brazil. Extensive experience in engineering consulting for major construction works.
Founded in 2000 by President Vidal Sorto Rubio, the CCESB has been strengthening bilateral relations for 25 years through trade missions, institutional events, and cooperation programs.
Official Government Mission
Institutional Relations
AFBX Leadership
Why Partner with
AFBX?
For Brazilian Companies
Streamlined access to the Salvadoran market with comprehensive support from feasibility to operations. Direct connection to international financing and tax incentives.
For Financial Institutions
Qualified project pipeline aligned with IDB and government priorities. Expertise in proposal development and funded project management.
For El Salvador
Attraction of foreign direct investment from Brazil, technology transfer, and know-how in priority sectors. Strengthening of bilateral relations.
Let’s Build the
Future Together
Whether you’re a Brazilian company looking to expand into Central America, an investor seeking qualified opportunities, or a government entity interested in bilateral cooperation — we’re ready to connect.