Fortalecimiento de Negocios en la Región Transfronteriza Amazónica entre Colombia y Brasil

Abstract

It This essay examines the possibilities for sustainable international business in the Amazonian cross-border area between Brazil and Colombia, considering productive complementarity, the institutional framework, and structural constraints affecting trade. It hypothesizes that cooperation between nations can become a strategic tool for the development of areas such as pharmaceuticals, agri-food, and ecotourism, through the formalization of local trade and the strengthening of logistical resources. A review of reports by SUDAM, ECLAC, IDB, and ACTO shows that cross-border trade has great environmental and economic potential if sustainable public policies and coordinated governance systems are implemented, although it is currently dominated by informal practices. The findings show that to turn the Leticia-Tabatinga area into a competitive logistics corridor, investment in infrastructure and joint work between institutions is essential. It follows that an economic cooperation model that achieves a balance between social inclusion, environmental conservation, and productivity is essential for the sustainable development of the Amazon.