CAF and Pinta announce strategic alliance

CAF - development bank of Latin America and the Caribbean- and Pinta, the largest international platform for the promotion of Latin American art, have formalized a strategic alliance with the purpose of strengthening and promoting Latin American and Ibero-American art throughout the world. This collaboration will promote different actions, including an outstanding Art Week to be held in Panama City in May 2025, as part of Pinta's cultural program that seeks to position regional culture in the global arena.
CAF is a multilateral institution that promotes sustainable development and regional integration in Latin America and the Caribbean, through financial products and services aimed at governments, financial institutions, and public and private companies in member countries. The institution has been key in supporting strategic sectors that include sustainability, social inclusion, and the promotion of cultural identity. CAF is made up of 22 countries - 20 from Latin America and the Caribbean, Spain, and Portugal - and 13 private banks in the region.
Pinta is recognized for its work in creating an interconnected artistic ecosystem that brings together curators, collectors, gallery owners, artists, public and private institutions, as well as art lovers. Through its annual art fairs such as Pinta Miami, Pinta Lima and Pinta BAphoto, the publishing house Arte al Día Internacional founded in 1980 and its innovative Pinta Art Week Asunción, Pinta has established itself as a key player in the promotion of Latin American art. These initiatives allow for the generation of a cultural dialogue in cities with great artistic potential, creating platforms for the exchange between international art and local scenes.

In 2024, Pinta welcomed more than 52,000 visitors at its three fairs, expanding a network of 162 art galleries in more than 43 cities around the world. In 2025, with the expansion of its Art Weeks, Pinta seeks to incorporate new cities to strengthen the connections between international art and local scenes, fostering a more dynamic and interconnected art market, and generating new opportunities for artists.

This strategic agreement aims to establish a framework for collaboration between CAF and Pinta to promote and preserve the art and cultural heritage of the region, with an emphasis on strengthening key sectors such as creative industries and services. In addition, the alliance will pay special attention to cross-cutting values such as equality, inclusion and sustainability, supporting social integration and the promotion of the country brand.

“This alliance marks a milestone in institutional collaboration to promote cultural development and open the doors to a future full of opportunities. Together, our institutions are committed to enhancing the positive impact of the arts and culture, working from our experience to face the challenges of the present, seeking to transform realities and create a legacy,” said Diego Costa Peuser, Global Director of Pinta.

Alejandra Claros Borda, Secretary General of CAF, highlighted that “CAF is committed to identifying opportunities that foster creative economies in the countries of our region, and this alliance with Pinta is essential to achieve these objectives and give visibility and promotion to our culture and Latin American and Ibero-American art.”

With this approach, the alliance between CAF and Pinta will not only celebrate the cultural wealth of the region, but will also contribute to strengthening creative industries, generating a positive and sustainable impact on local communities and the global art scene.

Source: Pinta