Dr. Alexandre Piquet Appointed as U.S. Counselor for ALAGRO: What It Means for Brazilian Agribusiness

Agribusiness is one of the strongest pillars of the economic relationship between Brazil and the United States. In 2025, the sector accounted for 48.5% of Brazilian exports, generating US$ 169.2 billion, with the United States ranking among the top destination markets. It is within this context that Dr. Alexandre Piquet's appointment as U.S. Counselor for ALAGRO takes on strategic relevance — for the industry as a whole and for companies operating or seeking to operate in the American market.

What Is ALAGRO

ALAGRO — the Latin American Academy of Agribusiness — is an institution present in over 20 countries that connects industry leaders with a focus on strategy, innovation, and global development. With a network spanning the entirety of Latin America, ALAGRO serves as a dialogue platform between companies, investors, and professionals who drive agribusiness as an engine of regional economic growth.

By naming a representative in the United States, the institution strengthens its presence in the world's largest importer of agricultural products and consolidates the strategic role the country plays in the global Latin American agribusiness supply chain.

The Appointment of Dr. Alexandre Piquet

Dr. Alexandre Piquet is a licensed U.S. attorney and the founder of Piquet Law Firm, a Miami-based law firm specializing in tax, business, real estate, and immigration law for Brazilians and Latin Americans in the United States.

His role as U.S. Counselor for ALAGRO creates a direct bridge between the American legal and institutional environment and the Latin American agribusiness ecosystem. For Brazilian companies in the sector, this means having access to a trusted reference who understands both the rules of the American market and the specific needs of those coming from Brazil.

Why This Matters for Agribusiness Operators

The relationship between Brazil and the United States in agribusiness is not just commercial — it is increasingly legal, regulatory, and strategic. Companies that export to the U.S., seek partnerships with the American market, or plan to establish operations in the country face a growing set of challenges that go beyond logistics and exchange rates:

• International contract structuring and regulatory compliance

• Taxation on cross-border operations between Brazil and the U.S.

• Company formation and asset protection in the American market

• Visas and work authorization for industry professionals

• Estate planning for assets held in both countries

  
  

Institutional connections and international expertise matter more than ever in this environment. An appointment such as Dr. Alexandre Piquet's with ALAGRO reflects exactly this shift: Brazilian agribusiness needs qualified representation in the United States.

What Changes in Practice

For agribusiness companies and professionals who have or seek ties with the American market, having a legally specialized counselor within an institution like ALAGRO opens concrete pathways:

• Access to legal guidance with expertise in both markets

• Support for structuring operations with legal and tax security

• An institutional reference for strategic decisions in the American environment

  
  

Next Steps

If your business involves the international market — whether through exports, commercial partnerships, company formation in the U.S., or planning a cross-border operation — understanding how to structure that presence with legal security is essential.

👉 Contact the Piquet Law Firm team and learn how to establish your presence in the American market with planning, security, and strategic vision.

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