Rafael Lechuga

[U.S.-Mexico Foundation @USMexicoFound]

#USMexico360 | The group met with Rafael Lechuga focused on @Citi ’s presence in Mexico and the country’s strategic importance as one of Citi’s top global markets.

The conversation also explored the U.S.-Mexico bilateral relationship ahead of the USMCA review and the outlook for investment flows across North America.

[American Chamber/Mexico @AmChamMexico]

💻⚡La economía digital también necesita reglas claras para competir.

Jorge Gamez (@Economia_NL), Diego Flores (@SE_mx) y @RafaelLechuga (@Citi) dialogan sobre inversión, regulación y transformación digital como pilares para fortalecer la competitividad de Norteamérica.

Hoy, las regiones que generan mayor certidumbre son las que atraen las próximas inversiones.

[U.S.-Mexico Foundation @USMexicoFound]

#NCF26 | The future of North America is already in the room.

Introducing the NCF 2026 Fellows! Leaders, builders, and thinkers working across borders to shape what’s next.

This is where the next wave starts...

https://t.co/G3KJWxI38B

[American Chamber/Mexico @AmChamMexico]

El nearshoring no es solo oportunidad: es capital, reglas claras y visión de largo plazo.

En este panel, @SahraEnglish (@Citi), Eugenio Madero (@RASSINIauto) e @ivettecrc (@gegridsolutions) analizaron qué está en juego para la inversión y la continuidad del #TMEC.

Modera: @RafaLechuga, Presidente del Comité de Servicios Financieros.

[Americas Business Dialogue (ABD) @AmericasBD]

The ABD Finance Working Group, chaired by @RafaLechuga of @Citi, launched on April 15 the white paper “The Future of Digital Financial Inclusion in Latin America and the Caribbean”.

The event brought together ABD members and regional leaders, including Silvia Constain (@Visa), Felipe Rincón (@Mastercard), Hugo Rodriguez (@AmericanExpress), and @noelzemborain (Junior Achievement Americas). @Marisela_AJ (@BIDInvest) also participated, alongside other key public and private sector stakeholders.

The White Paper underscores the need to advance financial health in Latin America and the Caribbean, encompassing resilience, literacy and long-term economic security. Building on these themes, the launch event explored how digital innovation is reshaping financial inclusion, while also addressing the key structural barriers that remain and the best practices needed to expand financial access and support economic growth across the region.

Access the full report on our website: https://t.co/eRJQXCkXks

[Americas Business Dialogue (ABD) @AmericasBD]

Today, the event “IDBPay: High-Level Conversation on Rapid Payment Systems in Latin America and the Caribbean” took place, where the ABD Finance Working Group presented the recommendations from its latest white paper.

The meeting addressed the role of rapid payment systems and digital public infrastructure in transforming the regional financial ecosystem, highlighting their potential to expand access, strengthen interoperability, and promote faster, more secure, and inclusive transactions.

The discussion also highlighted regional experiences, common challenges, and opportunities for collaboration between the public and private sectors to advance modern payment systems in Latin America and the Caribbean.

Participants included @RafaLechuga (@Citi), Silvia Constain (@Visa), Felipe Rincón (@Mastercard), and Robert McGruer (@ITI_TechTweets), with Emilio Pineda as moderator.

#ABD #Americas #Finance #WhitePaper

[Americas Business Dialogue (ABD) @AmericasBD]

Today, the ABD Finance Working Group, coordinated by @Citi, met to discuss and align on key priorities and the strategic approach behind its policy recommendations for the report to be presented to Heads of State at the V CEO Summit of the Americas this December.

Through this process, the group continues to advance innovative proposals that are aligned with the region’s priorities.

#CEOSummitOfTheAmericas #Finance #PublicPrivatePartnership #Development #Growth #Americas #ABD

[American Chamber/Mexico @AmChamMexico]

¿Cómo se financia un futuro más sostenible para América Latina? 📍♻

Reunimos a nuestros #ComitésAmCham de Sustentabilidad y Responsabilidad Social con el de Servicios Financieros para conocer la estrategia de financiamiento sostenible de @el_BID, de la mano de Gabriel Yorio.

💬 “Los Bonos Amazonía son una innovación financiera diseñada para canalizar capital hacia la conservación, la inclusión social y el desarrollo sostenible de la región. Este modelo tiene el potencial de replicarse en otros ecosistemas estratégicos de América Latina.” — @GabrielYorio.

💡 También exploramos mecanismos innovadores de financiamiento como capital híbrido y plataformas de inversión que está impulsando la Vicepresidencia de Finanzas del BID para escalar la movilización de capital en la región.

[Rafael Lechuga @RafaLechuga]

In preparation for the upcoming X Summit of the Americas, I had the privilege of presenting the priorities of the Finance Working Group at the @AmericasBD plenary meeting in Santo Domingo, #DominicanRepublic.

[Americas Business Dialogue (ABD) @AmericasBD]

Today, ABD’s Finance Working Group -led by @Citi- met to continue refining the priorities and strategic focus of its policy recommendations, which will shape the report to be presented to the region’s Heads of State and Government at the X Summit of the Americas in December.

Thanks to the dedication and expertise of its members, the group is shaping forward-looking proposals aligned with the region’s priorities and designed to deliver impact.

#XSummit #Finance #PublicPrivateCollaboration #Development #Growth #Americas #ABD

[American Chamber/Mexico @AmChamMexico]

#ComitésAmCham | Conversamos con @fermayer18, Director General de Inversión Extranjera de la @SE_mx, sobre la revisión del #TMEC en 2026 y el papel de la IED en México.

El #PlanMéxico y herramientas como la Ventanilla Única de Inversionistas serán clave para atraer inversión y fortalecer la competitividad.

En #AmCham, seguimos generando espacios de diálogo para impulsar el crecimiento en Norteamérica.

[Americas Business Dialogue (ABD) @AmericasBD]

The ABD Finance Working Group, led by @Citi, met today to further refine policy recommendations to be presented to regional governments during the X Summit of the Americas.

Active member participation is key to ensuring these recommendations reflect shared priorities and deliver innovative solutions to address the region’s challenges.

#XSummitOfTheAmericas #Finance #Americas #SummitOfTheAmericas #PublicPrivateCollaboration #ABD

[Eurasia Group @EurasiaGroup]

Our experts @gmbutts & @risaclaire spoke on a panel about Mexico’s positioning within the geopolitical landscape during the 2024 GZERO Summit Latam.

The panel included Rafael Lechuga, (@citibank), @JJGomezCamacho (Fmr Ambassador of Mexico to Canada), and @r_velascoa (@SRE_mx).

[Roberto Velasco Álvarez @r_velascoa]

Gracias @EurasiaGroup por invitarme al panel: "México en el escenario global: geopolítica y relaciones estratégicas" del GZERO Summit Latam. Junto a @risaclaire, @JJGomezCamacho, @gmbutts y @RafaLechuga hablamos del rumbo de la relación 🇲🇽-🇺🇸-🇨🇦 ante el entorno mundial.

[Americas Business Dialogue (ABD) @AmericasBD]

We participated in FintechLAC, an event organized by the @the_IDB, represented by @Citi as the leader of ABD's Finance Working Group.

We are committed to fostering high-level public-private policy dialogues to steer economic and social growth in the Americas, acknowledging the crucial role of energy in driving regional prosperity.

Find more information in the latest edition of our newsletter: https://t.co/w2g7enW58i

#Fintech #FinancialInclusion #SMEs #Digitalization #OpenFinance #LatinAmerica #Caribbean #ABD

[Americas Business Dialogue (ABD) @AmericasBD]

The ABD Finance working group, represented by Rafael Lechuga from @Citi, participated in a FintechLAC panel that discussed the role of public policy and regulation in the development of open finance in the region.

[Rafael Lechuga @RafaLechuga]

Gracias @GabrielYorio por compartirnos tu valiosa perspectiva; y por el gran trabajo que realizan en @Hacienda_Mexico para acelerar la movilización del financiamiento sostenible. @AmChamMexico

[Gabriel Yorio @GabrielYorio]

Agradezco a @AmChamMexico por la oportunidad de dialogar con sus miembros. En esta ocasión, conversamos sobre las bases que hemos establecido para asegurar que México disponga de los recursos necesarios para avanzar en su transición hacia energías más sostenibles.

[Gabriel Yorio @GabrielYorio]

Agradezco a @AmChamMexico por la oportunidad de dialogar con sus miembros. En esta ocasión, conversamos sobre las bases que hemos establecido para asegurar que México disponga de los recursos necesarios para avanzar en su transición hacia energías más sostenibles.

[Rafael Lechuga @RafaLechuga]

Baku climate summit must make finance a priority, UN leaders say via @FT
https://t.co/R5GHAsZruJ

[Rafael Lechuga @RafaLechuga]

Corporate backsliding on climate pledges can’t be justified via @FT
https://t.co/QtqcXduADa