Aldo Alvarez serves as the managing partner and founder of Mercatoria, a private Cuban company that specializes in local food production, international importation of food products, wholesale distribution, and retail sales within Cuba. In addition to leading Mercatoria, Alvarez is a Cuban-trained attorney based in Havana, offering commercial analysis, independent legal advice, and market entry planning assistance to U.S. and international companies navigating the Cuban market. Holding degrees from the University of Havana's School of Law and Carlos III University of Madrid's master's program in corporate law, Alvarez is distinguished as one of the few European-trained lawyers providing independent services in Cuba. His expertise has benefited a wide range of European, Latin American, and American clients, guiding them through Cuba's complex legal and bureaucratic landscape. Fluent in English, Alvarez is a pivotal figure for companies seeking to understand and enter the Cuban market effectively.