Regional business developments in Venezuela and Mexico

In Venezuela, the Association of Merchants and Industrialists of Lagunillas (ACIL) has announced Expo ACIL 2026, scheduled for November 6 and 7 in Ciudad Ojeda. The event, themed ‘Petroleum, Industry, and Commerce,’ aims to showcase the productive capabilities of Lagunillas and the Eastern Coast of the Lake. The exhibition will feature 809 square meters of space, with the Ezio Rinaldi Hall focusing on the industrial and petroleum sectors. Organizers report that over 70% of the commercial spaces have already been sold.

In Mexico, the first stage of the Expo Coahuila complex will debut with the seventh edition of Rodeo Saltillo from October 15 to 18, 2026. The project, representing an investment of over 270 million pesos, is located on the former Saltillo fairgrounds. The new infrastructure is designed to host national and international conventions, concerts, and sporting events. Key areas include the Distrito Vaquero, Plaza de las Estrellas, and the Pabellón Sarape, which is intended for commercial fairs and conferences.