In a demonstration of economic diplomacy and cross-border collaboration, Peru’s Ambassador to the United States, Bernie Navarro, presented Bahamian-American trade executive Sonless Martin with a gift of appreciation for his leadership in convening a high-impact business roundtable in South Florida.
The luncheon brought together more than 20 CEOs and senior executives from sectors including trade, aviation, legal, and economic development to strengthen Peru–U.S. commercial ties. The forum focused on identifying actionable opportunities for investment and market access, aligning public- and private-sector stakeholders around near-term trade priorities, and fostering dialogue on supply chains and regional competitiveness.
“Miami is the gateway to the Americas, and Peru values meaningful partnerships that convert conversation into trade and investment,” Ambassador Navarro said. “Sonless Martin’s leadership and ability to convene the region’s top business stakeholders reflects the kind of collaboration that accelerates real outcomes.”
Martin, who oversees global trade, business development, and Foreign-Trade-Zone (FTZ) initiatives, emphasized that the roundtable aimed to connect strategic market intelligence with the institutional capacity needed to execute. “This was about bringing the right leaders to the table—those who can help build bridges between Peru’s producers, investors, and innovators and South Florida’s logistics ecosystem, aviation network, and global business community,” he said.
The roundtable featured leaders from prominent organizations, including The Beacon Council, Greater Miami Chamber of Commerce, CAMACOL, American Airlines, Miami International Airport, PortMiami, Holland & Knight, and several private-sector companies. Former Miami Mayor Tomás Regalado also attended. Discussions centered on trade facilitation, investment pathways, and leveraging Miami’s intermodal network to expand commercial flows.
Participants explored next steps for sustaining momentum beyond the luncheon, including ongoing engagement with Peru’s public and private stakeholders, identifying sector-specific opportunities, and reducing friction in cross-border transactions. Martin’s expertise in Foreign-Trade-Zone oversight was highlighted as a key tool for streamlining logistics, improving cash flow, and supporting businesses involved in re-exporting, manufacturing, and regional distribution.
Ambassador Navarro’s recognition of Martin was described as both ceremonial and strategic, signaling a commitment to continued collaboration between diplomatic leadership and local trade conveners. Stakeholders indicated that the luncheon would serve as a foundation for deeper partnerships, follow-on sector meetings, and initiatives aimed at driving measurable growth in bilateral commerce.
