Severo Sousa
Severo Sousa is a prominent Panamanian businessman and former president of the National Council of Private Enterprise (Conep) and the Logistics Business Council (COEL). He has recently been in the news for highlighting the opportunities for Panama to attract major e-commerce players like Amazon, Temu, and AliExpress amid the ongoing trade tensions between the United States and other countries. Sousa emphasizes Panama's strategic position as a logistics hub and its potential to benefit from changes in global trade dynamics, particularly as many imports from China pass through the Colon Free Zone for redistribution to the Americas.
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Recent news mentions
Severo Sousa is participating in the meeting representing the National Council of Private Enterprise (Conep).
Gremios magisteriales y autoridades del Meduca se reúnen para revisar acuerdo
Panama· 2025-07-19
Severo Sousa is a representative from the logistics sector who participated in the meeting.
Presidente de la República y el Conep hacen un llamado a que se retome el trabajo y no se afecte el empleoPanama· 2025-05-07
Severo Sousa is one of the representatives designated by the Conep.
Coordinadora del Foro Ciudadano responde: el Conep ‘no quería la participación de Apede’Panama· 2025-04-25
Severo Sousa is one of the representatives chosen by the business guild.
Conep denuncia ‘manejo antidemocrático’ en el Foro Pro Reformas y CNRE detiene sesionesPanama· 2025-04-25
Severo Sousa highlights the opportunities Panama has to attract new e-commerce players like Amazon, Temu, and AliExpress amid the trade controversy generated by the U.S.
Amazon, Temu y AliExpress podrían instalarse en Panamá tras los aranceles de TrumpPanama· 2025-04-04