Forbes strengthens presence in Latin America with new leadership

On July 15, 2025, Forbes announced a significant partnership with Casa Plinio, S.A. de C.V., aimed at enhancing its local print and digital operations in various Latin American countries, including Mexico, Colombia, Peru, Chile, Central America, and the Dominican Republic. This strategic collaboration represents a commitment to improving editorial coverage and supporting local business initiatives in these territories. Dante Acevedo, the CEO of Casa Plinio, emphasized the intention to elevate Forbes's brand in Latin America while highlighting successful local business leaders. This partnership not only reflects a substantial investment into the Latin American market but also underscores efforts to align the content with Forbes's standards of integrity and journalism. In this renewed focus on the region, Forbes appointed Jonathan Torres as the Editorial Director for Forbes Latin America. Torres will oversee and maintain the editorial integrity of all editions in the area and ensure cooperation with other regional operations in Argentina, Ecuador, Brazil, Paraguay, and Uruguay. His leadership aims to facilitate consistent engagement with the target audiences by creating a lineup of impactful content and events. Casa Plinio has laid out a strategy that includes exclusive forums on innovation and sustainability while developing new digital platforms aimed at showcasing emerging leaders. This agreement marks a pivotal moment for Forbes as it endeavors to strengthen its role in fostering business and entrepreneurship throughout Latin America.