How do you see Miami for doing business in Latin America? I think Miami is a very natural platform. In fact, even major multi- national corporations have their divisions here for Latin America. I believe it is a natural location, and Latin Americans see it as such. The stability of Ibero-America is a different matter. What is Tabacalera USA? It is a company with three very important businesses. One is Altadis, which carries brands such as Montecristo and Romeo y Julieta. Another is an online business, JR Cigars, which serves premium cigars, including those from competitors, to any location in the United States. The third is a network of 19 Montecristo stores. We are a business that generates over $300,000,000 in revenue and employs more than 450 people. A well-crafted and thoughtful business plan, as well as adaptability to the environment, are Estades’ advice for entrepreneurs who want to make a successful entry into the US market. What is the current situation of the company? We have had very good years of growth. During the entire period of the pandemic, there was an increase in the consumption of premium cigars. Now, we are in a more stabilized market, currently managing a business that is 30% larger than what we had in 2019. Approximately 70% of all premium cigars in the world are sold in the United States. CLICK HERE TO READ THE INTERVIEW IN SPANISH 50 ON THE SPOTLIGHT BY EFE COMUNICA