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Latin America & the Caribbean · Representation and leadership since 1945

The united voice of beer in the region

The regional association of the brewing industry in Latin America and the Caribbean: brewing companies and national associations from 24 countries, working in coordination with the World Brewing Alliance and IARD.

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1945Founded

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There is nothing like a beer

For its contribution to moderation, stronger economies and thriving communities across the region.

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Promoting moderation, reducing harm

Beer is already a lower-alcohol option, and brewers’ investment in lower-alcohol and alcohol-free options promotes moderation, for those who choose to drink.

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Stronger economies

As a local product, beer sustains a robust value chain that generates jobs and income in communities across the region: from agriculture to hospitality.

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Thriving communities

For thousands of years beer has been at the centre of social rituals that create positive shared experiences and strengthen social bonds.

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The economic footprint of beer

An industry that moves the region

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Contribution to regional GDPSource: Oxford Economics, Economic Impact of Beer in Latin America and the Caribbean (2023 data, 21 countries), published by Cerveceros Latinoamericanos, 2025.
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Of the GDP of Latin America and the Caribbean
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Jobs, about 1.4% of regional employment
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Tax contribution
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Latin America and the Caribbean Celebrate International Beer DayInstitutional Blog

Latin America and the Caribbean Celebrate International Beer Day

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3.9 million jobs and USD $88.7 billion: CervezaConnect 2026 highlights the collaboration of 24 countries in Panama and establishes itself as a leading forum in Latin America and the CaribbeanInstitutional Blog

3.9 million jobs and USD $88.7 billion: CervezaConnect 2026 highlights the collaboration of 24 countries in Panama and establishes itself as a leading forum in Latin America and the Caribbean

CervezaConnect 2026: 24 countries gathered in Panama by Latin American brewers. USD $88.7B in regional GDP and 3.9M jobs. The leading forum for the brewing industry

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The Beer Industry Unleashes Its PotentialPress Clippings

The Beer Industry Unleashes Its Potential

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2025 WBA Annual Meeting: Latin America at the Center of the Global Beer ConversationInstitutional Blog

2025 WBA Annual Meeting: Latin America at the Center of the Global Beer Conversation

Centuries-old roots and an eye toward the future. That’s how Latin America presented itself to the global brewing community, with Mexico City hosting, for the first time, the Annual Meeting of the World Brewers Alliance in

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