As global markets continue to intertwine, small and mid sized American businesses are increasingly drawn to the promise of expansion into Latin America. Yet with opportunity comes complexity. Countries such as Brazil, Argentina, and Colombia offer growth potential, but their bureaucratic hurdles, unpredictable regulatory frameworks, and opaque financial systems often present insurmountable challenges for businesses lacking regional expertise. While multinational corporations typically have the internal infrastructure to navigate foreign markets, most U.S. small and medium sized enterprises, which constitute the backbone of the American economy, do not.
In this context, a Florida based consultancy is positioning itself to become a strategic bridge between American ambition and Latin American reality. Latampay Solutions LLC, founded by Brazilian finance professional Diogo Martins Souza, will offer cross border advisory services tailored to the needs of U.S. companies seeking to establish or expand operations in Latin America. Though the company is not yet operational, its foundational blueprint is designed to address a pressing gap in international business support.
For U.S. SMEs, the stakes are high. Latin America represents a region of more than four hundred twenty million people and a collective GDP exceeding five trillion dollars. Yet navigating this economic terrain requires more than just product market fit. It demands legal precision, financial foresight, and a firm understanding of region specific risks. Currency controls, tax complexities, and inconsistent regulatory enforcement frequently delay business entry or erode profitability. Some firms have faced situations where profits could not be repatriated due to local remittance restrictions, while others struggled with unexpected tax liabilities or compliance breakdowns.
Diogo Martins Souza brings to this venture over a decade of direct experience in financial operations and process automation at Dell Technologies in Brazil. With academic credentials in accounting and finance and a career marked by high impact projects such as cost saving initiatives and inventory system transitions, he is no stranger to the intricacies of large scale financial management. Now, as he prepares to lead Latampay Solutions, Souza aims to apply his insights toward building operational clarity for American firms abroad.
“My goal is to make international growth a viable and secure path for U.S. businesses,” Souza explained. “Latin America is a region full of opportunity, but without guidance, that potential can quickly become a liability. I want to ensure that U.S. companies succeed not in spite of the complexity but because they are prepared for it.”
The firm, which will be headquartered in Miami’s Brickell Avenue business district, intends to provide a comprehensive slate of services, ranging from risk and compliance advisory to supply chain optimization. Souza’s approach is not simply transactional. It is built around long term financial resilience. With a growing U.S. labor shortage in accounting and finance, Latampay Solutions is expected to serve as an outsourced strategic resource for companies that may not have in house international finance expertise.
Experts say this type of consulting service will only become more critical. Recent data from the U.S. Chamber of Commerce and international trade institutions point to an urgent need for operational support as SMEs drive a significant share of American exports. Each billion dollars in goods sold abroad supports thousands of U.S. jobs, and SMEs account for the majority of U.S. exporting businesses. Yet many face hurdles in establishing a compliant presence abroad, securing banking relationships, or ensuring their transactions align with anti money laundering regulations.
Souza’s firm also aims to confront these challenges through education. Plans include offering corporate training programs that equip U.S. based teams with the knowledge and cultural fluency required to work effectively in Latin markets. These efforts are intended not only to solve immediate business problems but to foster a long term understanding of international finance and operations among client staff.
The consultancy’s emphasis on technology is another notable feature. Through digital diagnostics and AI enhanced workflows, Latampay Solutions intends to reduce reliance on local intermediaries and provide remote scalable support. This digital first orientation aligns with the broader U.S. push for efficiency and transparency in international business processes.
While Latampay Solutions is still in the pre operational phase, its model is poised to make a national impact. By supporting U.S. firms in accessing new markets, it contributes to economic expansion, strengthens global trade efficiency, and enhances American competitiveness, especially in a region where Chinese and European firms are actively increasing their presence.
For Diogo Souza, this is both a business and a mission. With Latampay Solutions, he hopes to translate his experience into a scalable solution for others, bridging continents not just through commerce but through clarity and strategy.
