José M. Estigarribia Villasanti

José M. Estigarribia Villasanti, is an economist, graduated from the University of Maribor – Faculty of Economics and Business in Slovenia, with a professional focus on international trade, business development, investment, and economic cooperation between Europe and Latin America.

He is the Founder and Director of IVEJM – Institute for International Cooperation, a platform focused on creating business opportunities and strengthening commercial and institutional connections between Central Europe and South America, particularly Paraguay and the MERCOSUR region.

He is also a Founding Member of SLOPAR – Slovenian-Paraguayan Chamber of Commerce and Vice President of Hrvatski Korijeni, contributing to initiatives that promote business connections, cooperation, and stronger relationships between Europe and Latin America.

With more than two decades of experience in Europe, José works at the intersection of international business, trade, investment, entrepreneurship, and market development. His work involves connecting companies, investors, entrepreneurs, chambers of commerce, and institutions, helping them identify opportunities and develop practical partnerships across international markets.

His particular areas of focus include international trade, market entry, investment opportunities, business internationalization, business development, entrepreneurship, and Europe–Latin America economic cooperation.

Based in Slovenia, he maintains strong professional and business ties with Paraguay and Latin America. He speaks Spanish, English, Slovenian, and Croatian.

Economist – University of Maribor, Slovenia | Faculty of Economics and Business
Founder & Director – IVEJM | Institute for International Cooperation
Founding Member – SLOPAR | Slovenian-Paraguayan Chamber of Commerce
Vice President – Hrvatski Korijeni