Ronald Lachner
Ronald Lachner is the president of the Asociación de Empresas de Zonas Francas de Costa Rica (Azofras), known for his leadership in enhancing the connection between free zone companies and the local market, facilitating collaboration and joint projects. He was recently in the news for his comments on the Encadenados 2025 event, which aims to strengthen business ties and expand supply chains in Costa Rica.
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Ronald Lachner, president of Azofras, expressed that the court's decision represents a relief for exporting companies.
Exportadores de Costa Rica: sentencia de Corte Suprema sobre aranceles de Trump es un avance, ‘pero no finaliza con esta declaración’
Costa Rica· 2026-02-21
Ronald Lachner, president of the Association of Free Zone Companies of Costa Rica, stated that the main differentiating factors in salaries paid by companies originate from their preparation.
Estos son los 10 sectores que generan más empleos en zona franca… y los que mejor paganCosta Rica· 2025-08-25
Ronald Lachner stated that they are actively working with Comex to evaluate the new tariff's implications.
Empresarios sobre alza en aranceles de Trump: es un golpe a Costa Rica, otros países tienen condiciones favorablesCosta Rica· 2025-08-02
Ronald Lachner explained how companies are managing the effects of tariffs on their products.
Aranceles de Trump: ¿Cómo queda Costa Rica frente a sus principales competidores?Costa Rica· 2025-08-01
Ronald Lachner, president of the Association, stated that free trade zones represent a profitable and strategic regime.
Azofras rechaza recomendación del FMI de gravar con impuesto mínimo global a zonas francasCosta Rica· 2025-05-24Ronald Lachner expressed hope that the project would be approved in the next vote.
Presidente Chaves ruega por proyecto de jornadas 4-3: ‘Dejen de generar pobreza’Costa Rica· 2025-05-22
Ronald Lachner, president of Azofras, affirmed that the initiative reinforces the connection between free zone companies and the local market.
Encadenados 2025 creará más de 2.500 citas de negocio entre empresas: estas son las fechasCosta Rica· 2025-04-14