The 41st Havana International Fair (FIHAV 2025) is in full swing on its second day, with the Mariel Special Development Zone (ZEDM) emerging as a focal point of trade and investment discussions. Accredited media outlets, including Cubadebate, are extensively covering the event, particularly the inauguration of the ZEDM Pavilion, which underscores its strategic importance to Cuba’s economy. The opening ceremony, led by Carlos Luis Jorge Méndez, First Deputy Minister of the Ministry of Foreign Trade and Foreign Investment (MINCEX), alongside other key officials, highlighted the zone’s role as a hub for industrial and logistics activities. Ana Teresa Igarza Martínez, Director General of ZED Mariel, emphasized that the pavilion symbolizes not just a physical space but a gateway to business, innovation, and global partnerships. Featuring over 60 businesses, the pavilion showcases investment opportunities, project portfolios, and the achievements of both national and international companies operating in the zone. Visitors can explore testimonials from these companies and discover opportunities in sectors like biopharmaceuticals, renewable energy, logistics, agribusiness, and technology. As Cuba’s premier platform for advanced industry and global trade, ZED Mariel reaffirms its pivotal role at FIHAV 2025.