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Contacts
U.S. AND COUNTRY CONTACTS
U.S. Embassy Trade Related Contacts
U.S. EMBASSY IN ARGENTINA Av. Colombia 4300 C1425GMN Buenos Aires Phone: (54-11) 5777-4533 Internet: http://argentina.usembassy.gov/
U.S. Department of State
Noah B. Mamet, Ambassador Kevin K. Sullivan, Deputy Chief of Mission Kristen Pisani, Counselor for Economic Affairs Kenneth M. Roy, Counselor for Political Affairs Thomas Mesa, Counselor for Public Affairs Brendan O’Brien, Consul General
U.S. Department of Commerce Patrick Wall, Senior Commercial Officer Yamilee Bastien, Commercial Attaché
Mailing Address: U.S. Commercial Service U.S. Embassy Buenos Aires 3130 Buenos Aires PL Washington, D.C. 20521-3130 Phone: (54-11) 5777-4753 Fax: (54-11) 5777-4203 E-mail: Office.BuenosAires@trade.gov Internet: http://export.gov/argentina/
Industry Sectors
Sector Specialist
Phone Number
Agricultural Machinery & Equip./Chem/Svcs.
Elizabet Simon
(54 11) 5777-4619
Apparel/Footwear/Textiles
Josette Fiore
(54-11) 5777-4683
Artwork
Audio/Visual Equip.
Marina Millet
(54-11) 5777-4851
Automotive
Marcela Carello
(54-11) 5777-4765
Aviation
Biotechnology
Liliana Paz
(54-11) 5777-4519
Books & Periodicals
Chemicals
Computers
Construction and Building Materials
Cosmetics and Toiletries
Defense
Education and Training Svcs.
Diana Brandon
(54-11) 5777-4550
Electronic Components
Employment, Financial, Investment, Leasing & Insurance and Trade Promotion Services
Marcelo Amden
(54-11) 5777-4509
Energy
Environmental Technologies
Food Processing/Packaging
Forestry/Woodworking Machinery
Franchising
(See Industry Specialist)
(54-11) 5777-4753
Furniture
General Consumer Goods
General Industrial Equip.
General Services (Advertising, Legal, Real Estate, Retailing/Wholesaling, Direct/Telemarketing, etc.)
Healthcare/Medical Industry/Equip.
Hotel/Restaurant Industry/Equip.
Household Consumer Goods
Jewelry
Laboratory Scientific Instruments (Non-clinical)
Lawn & Garden Equip.
Management Consulting Svcs.
Marine Fisheries Products (Seafood)
Materials Handling Equip.
Metalworking Equip.& Machine Tools
Mining Industry
Musical Instruments
Paper & Paperboard
Paper & Pulp Machinery
Pharmaceuticals & Drugs
Plastics Processing Machinery & Materials
Pleasure Boats
Pollution Control Equip.
Ports & Shipbuilding
Printing/Packaging
Processed and Pet Foods
Robotics
Safety & Security Equip.
Software
Sporting Goods & Recreational Equip.
Telecommunications
Test Eq./Process Controls
Tools: Hand & Power
Toys & Games
Travel & Tourism Svcs.
Veterinary Equip.
Water Resources Equip./Svcs.
Note: If at any time you are unable to reach a Sector Specialist, please call the Buenos Aires Commercial Service main number (54-11) 5777-4753 or send an email to Office.BuenosAires@trade.gov for assistance.
To reach the U.S. Department of Agriculture in Buenos Aires:
U.S. Department of Agriculture U.S. Embassy in Buenos Aires, Argentina David Mergen, Counselor for Agricultural Affairs Lazaro Sandoval, Agricultural Attaché Phone: (54-11) 5777-4627 Fax: (54-11) 5777-4216 E-mail: agbuenosaires@fas.usda.gov Internet: http://argentina.usembassy.gov/foreign_agricultural_service.html
Other Useful Contacts in the United States
U.S. Department of Commerce ITA – WH Office of South America Anne Driscoll, Director 1401 Constitution Ave NW, Room C307 Washington, DC 20230 Phone: 202-482-1648 Fax: 202-482-4726 Email: Anne.Driscoll@trade.gov Web: http://www.trade.gov/markets/
Dakshina Voetsch Argentina, Uruguay and Paraguay Desk Officer ITA – WH Office of South America 1401 Constitution Ave., NW, Room CC333 Washington, D.C. 20230 Phone: 202-482-4701 E-mail: Dakshina.Voetsch@trade.gov
U.S. Department of Commerce Global Knowledge Center 1401 Constitution Ave., NW Washington, D.C. 20230
Phone: 1-800-USA-TRAD(E) - (1-800-872-8723) Fax: 202-482-4473 E-mail: tic@trade.gov Internet: http://www.export.gov/exportbasics/eg_main_017483.asp
U.S. Department of State Commercial and Business Affairs U.S. Department of State 2201 C Street, NW, Room 2318 Washington, D.C. 20520-7512 Phone: 202-647-1625 Fax: 202-647-3953 Internet: http://www.state.gov/e/eb/cba/ Special Representative for Commercial and Business Affairs: Scott Nathan
U.S. Department of Agriculture Foreign Agricultural Service Trade Assistance and Promotion Office (TAPO) 1400 Independence Ave., NW USDA South Building Washington, D.C. 20250 - 1052 Phone: 202-720-7420 Hearing Impaired: 202-690-4374 Fax: 202-205-9728 E-mail: tapo@fas.usda.gov Internet: http://www.fas.usda.gov/
USEFUL CONTACTS IN ARGENTINA
AmCham and/or Bilateral Councils
American Chamber of Commerce in Argentina Juan Vaquer, President Alejandro Diaz, CEO Phone: (54-11) 4371-4500 Fax: (54-11) 4371-8400 Email: amcham@amchamar.com.ar Internet: http://www.amchamar.com.ar/
Trade and Industry Associations
ASOCIACION DE IMPORTADORES Y EXPORTADORES DE LA REPUBLICA ARGENTINA (AIERA) (Association of Argentine Importers and Exporters) Mr. Juan Carlos Pereyra, President Mr. Adriano De Fina, Manager Phone: (54-11) 4342-0010 E-mail: aiera@aiera.org.ar Internet: http://www.aiera.org/
BOLSA DE COMERCIO DE BUENOS AIRES (Buenos Aires Stock Exchange) Mr. Adelmo Gabbi Phone: (54-11) 4316-7000 E-mail: presidencia@bcba.sba.com.ar Internet: http://www.bcba.sba.com.ar
CAMARA ARGENTINA DE COMERCIO (Argentine Chamber of Commerce) Mr. Carlos Raul De la Vega, President Phone: (54-11) 5300-9000 E-mail: servicios@cac.com.ar; cac@cac.com.ar Internet: http://www.cac.com.ar/
CAMARA DE COMERCIO EXTERIOR DE CORDOBA (Chamber of Foreign Trade of Cordoba) Sr. Norberto Delfino, President Lic. Carlos Pelliza, General Manager Phone:(0351) 421-2715/4804 Fax: (0351) 424-3869 E-mail: cacec@cacec.com.ar Internet: http://www.cacec.com.ar
SOCIEDAD RURAL ARGENTINA (Argentine Farmers' Association) Dr. Luis Miguel Etchevehere, President Phone: (54-11) 4324-4700 Email: sra@sra.org.ar Internet: http://www.sra.org.ar/
UNION INDUSTRIAL ARGENTINA (UIA) (Argentine Manufacturers' Association) Mr. Héctor Méndez, President Phone: (54-11) 4124-2300 E-mail: uia@uia.org.ar Internet: http://www.uia.org.ar/
Argentine Government Agencies
For a complete list of Argentine Government agencies in Spanish, please visit: http://www.argentina.gob.ar/pais/65-autoridades-nacionales.php
Market Research Firms in Argentina
A list of market research firms operating in Argentina is available upon request to the following e-mail address: Marcelo.Amden@trade.gov.
Country Banks
To obtain a list of banks operating in Argentina or Argentine Commercial Banks with Offices in the U.S, please contact Marcelo.Amden@trade.gov.
U.S. Commercial Banks in Argentina
BNY - THE BANK OF NEW YORK MELLON 25 de Mayo 195, Piso 6 C1002ABC Buenos Aires Phone: (54-11) 4348-2500 Fax: (54-11) 4348-2500, Ext. 250 Internet: http://www.bnymellon.com/
CITIBANK S.A. Mr. Gabriel Ribisich, President Bartolome Mitre 530 C1036AAJ Buenos Aires Phone: (54-11) 4329-1491/1000 Internet: https://www.argentina.citibank.com/
J.P. MORGAN CHASE SUC. BUENOS AIRES Mr. Facundo Gómez Minujin, General Manager Av. Eduardo Madero 900, Piso 23 C1106ACV Buenos Aires Phone: (54-11) 4325-8046 Fax: (54-11) 4348-7254 E-mail: jpmsucursalargentina.contacto@jpmorgan.com\ Internet: http://www.jpmorganchase.com/
BANK OF AMERICA National Association Mr. Juan Gerardo Boutsaktsian Della Paolera 265, Piso 10 C1001ADA Buenos Aires Phone: (54-11) 4317-3500 E-mail: BOFA-AR@BAML.COM Internet: https://www.bankofamerica.com/
Merrill Lynch Argentina S.A Mr. Sebastián Loketek Ing. Della Paolera 265 C1001ADA Buenos Aires Tel: 4317-7600/5454 Fax: 4317-7623 Internet: http://www.ml.com
Multilateral Development Bank Offices in Argentina
INTER-AMERICAN DEVELOPMENT BANK Mr. Hugo Florez Timoran, Representative Mr. Luis Alberto Moreno, President Calle Esmeralda 130, Piso 19 C1035ABD Buenos Aires Phone: (54-11) 4320-1800 Fax: (54-11) 4320-1830/31/4323-1636 E-mail: BIDArgentina@iadb.org Internet: http://www.iadb.org
INTERNATIONAL FINANCE CORPORATION IFC FIELD OFFICE Mr. Salem Rohana, Country Manager Bouchard 557, Piso 11 C1106 ABG Buenos Aires Phone: (54-11) 4114-7200 Fax : (54-11) 4312-7184 E-mail: abrizio@ifc.org Internet: http://www.ifc.org
WORLD BANK FIELD OFFICE Mr. Jesko Hentschel, Director Argentina, Paraguay & Uruguay Bouchard 547, Piso 28 & 29 C1106ABG Buenos Aires Phone: (54-11) 4316-9700 Fax : (54-11) 4313-1233 Email: feedback@worldbank.org; sip@worldbank.org Internet: http://www.worldbank.org/en/country/argentina
Law Firms in Argentina
To obtain an updated list of Law Firms operating in Argentina, please contact: Diana.Brandon@trade.gov.
Consultants Technical Telecommunications Consultants A list of technical telecommunications consultants in Argentina is available upon request to the following e-mail address: Marina.Millet@trade.gov.
Intellectual Property Consultants A list of intellectual property consultants in Argentina is available upon request to the following e-mail address: Liliana.Paz@trade.gov.
Customs Brokers/Freight Forwarders in Argentina
To obtain a list of customs brokers or freight forwarders in Argentina as well as to address general questions regarding customs issues and regulations, please contact: Josette.Fiore@trade.gov.
Maritime Agencies/Bonded Warehouses/Port Terminals A list of maritime agencies, bonded warehouses and/or port terminals is available upon request to the following e-mail address: Marcelo.Amden@trade.gov.
Airline Companies
A list of airlines operating in Argentina can be obtained by visiting the following web site: http://www.aa2000.com.ar/ip_la_internacionales.aspx or contact: Diana.Brandon@trade.gov.
Couriers
DHL INTERNATIONAL S.A. Mr. Ricardo Saco, Director, Argentina Operations Larrazabal 2255 C1440CVB Buenos Aires Phone: (54-11) 5670-1100 Fax: (54-11) 5670-1036 Internet: http://www.dhl.com.ar
FEDERAL EXPRESS CORP. (FEDEX) Ms. Silvina Prette, General Manager, Argentina Branch Maipu 753, PB C1006ACI Buenos Aires Phone: (54-11) 4325-6555 Fax: (54-11) 4325-6553 Internet: http://www.fedex.com/ar/
TNT EXPRESS/ TNT ARGENTINA S.A. Mr. Rodrigo San Martin, President Av. Osvaldo Cruz 3201 C1293ADK Buenos Aires Phone: (54-11) 4309-0800 Fax: (54-11) 4309-0801 Email: servicioalcliente.bue@tnt.com Internet: http://www.tnt.com/express/es_ar/site/home.html
UPS DE ARGENTINA S.A. Mr. Alexandre Rodrigues, Director General, Argentina, Chile, Uruguay & Paraguay Luis Sáenz Peña 1351 C1135ABC Buenos Aires Phone: (54-11) 4339-2877 Fax: (54-11) 4339-2859 Email: custsvcares@ups.com Internet: http://www.ups.com
Hotels in Argentina For information on hotels in Argentina, please contact Diana.Brandon@trade.gov.
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