Under Secretary Lerston opens landmark event in Washington, D.C.
On October 21, the 5th Annual Meetingconvened in Washington, D.C., bringing together senior government leaders, business executives, and international partners to advance friendshoring strategies across the Northern Triangle and the U.S..
Under the theme: “Friendshoring the Future: Capitalizing on Tariff-Driven Growth,” key discussions focused on energy, infrastructure, and workforce development to build resilient and competitive supply chains.
Key Highlights:
U.S. Under Secretary of State Thomas Lerston outlined a strategic vision of hemisphere trade and investment.
Officials from Guatemala, Honduras, and El Salvador reaffirmed their commitment to regional economic and security cooperation.
RichardAitkenhead, President of Grupo IDC and HUGE Board Member shared details of the HUGE Infrastructure Investment Fund - a bold initiative to finance the physical and digital foundations of friendshoring, launching in 2026.
Fireside Chat with U.S. Congresswoman Maria Elvira Salazar (R-FL)
Congresswoman Salazar emphasized the importance of legislative frameworks like the Americas Act and the Dignity Act in promoting economic growth and hemispheric collaboration.
Shaping the Future: 2025 Investment Highlights VIDEO: Turning Vision Into Opportunity Across the Region
Over the past year, our Founders have continued to build on ThinkHUGE’s powerful legacy of economic transformation. These efforts reflect our unwavering commitment to advancing competitiveness, investment, and job creation in El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, and beyond. Click on the image to view some of the projects that have been unfolding this year.
Public-Private Dialogue on Energy
Energy: The Backbone of Friendshoring
On August 26, HUGE hosted a high-level virtual forum with energy leaders from Guatemala, Honduras, and El Salvador, alongside private-sector executives, to discuss the future of energy integration in the region.
Four Key Priorities Emerged:
Expand electricity generation across the Northern Triangle
Strengthen SIEPAC interconnection to ensure cross-border reliability.
Boost access to U.S. natural gas as a clean, competitive energy source.
Advance regulatory reforms for affordable and clean energy.
Showcasing Regional Leadership at Latin America-Middle East Summit
On October 3, HUGE participated in the first Latin America-exclusive retreat co-hosted by the World Governments Summit (WGS).
Dr. Juan José Daboub, President of ThinkHUGE, spoke during the session, “Strategic Moves – Mapping the Economic Chessboard,”highlighting Latin America and the Caribbean as a rising hub for growth, particularly in technology, clean energy, and SME-driven growth.
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