The Venezuelan gastronomic scene reaches a new publishing milestone with the launch of “Flavors of the Soul: Culinary Universes Between Origin and Avant-Garde,” a work that, thanks to Bancamiga and Mastercard, transcends the recipe book to become a historical testimony of current haute cuisine.

The book serves as a record of the gatherings held in 2024 and 2025, when renowned figures such as Massimo Bottura, Norbert Niederkofler, and Andoni Luis Aduriz visited Venezuela.

Through the narrative of journalists and chroniclers Nahir Márquez, Giuliana Chiappe, Rubén Rojas, and Larissa Hernández, the work intertwines the visit of these global icons with the vibrancy of the national scene.

Regarding the significance of this launch, the Chairman of the Board of Directors of Bancamiga, José Simón Elarba, stated that “for our organization, ‘Flavors of the Soul’ represents a necessary record of what we can achieve when strategic vision is combined with a passion for excellence. This project has been conceived with the same rigor as the preparation of a great dish, where different elements and areas of work converge to leave a lasting testament to our management capabilities and commitment to culture.”

She stated that “at Bancamiga, we believe in experiences that leave a lasting impression. We trust in the value of bringing together people who share a way of seeing the world, enjoying it, and transforming it. Gastronomy, in that sense, has been a natural territory for expressing who we are and where we want to go.”

For Elarba, the book is an invitation to sit down at the table, to listen to the stories told through flavors, and to understand that when you work with purpose and sensitivity, even seemingly disparate worlds can engage in harmonious dialogue. Because in the end, “both in the kitchen and in life, what truly matters is sharing what we are passionate about and enjoying it.”

During the presentation this Thursday at Quinta Esmeralda in Campo Alegre, Claudia Acosta, Country Manager of Mastercard Venezuela, maintained that the book, Flavors of the Soul, is a testament to Mastercard’s commitment to Venezuelan culture.

Journalist and writer Giuliana Chiappe highlighted the importance of this publication in showcasing the richness that defines the country’s identity. Its fundamental value lies in uniting a love for culinary heritage and projecting the essence of Venezuelan society in a high-quality physical format.

“I think it’s wonderful that Bancamiga is producing a book like this, a book that endures, a book that remains, a printed book, a book that tells the story of who we are,” she stated during her remarks.

The work is not limited to a compilation of recipes; it also analyzes the artistic process and the fieldwork carried out “from scratch.” According to Chiappe, the final result is a testament to a sector that has achieved a “very high level,” positioning itself as a benchmark capable of attracting the top chefs of the Michelin Guide.

A bridge between origins and the global sphere

Flavors of the Soul not only highlights international presence but also delves into the culinary offerings of four chefs leading the way in Caracas: José Antonio Casanova at Toro, Claudia Crisante at Vizio, Issam Koteich at Cordero, and Juan Hernáez at Bocca Di Lupo.

Hernáez emphasized the importance of this institutional initiative within the context of the sector’s recovery, praising the effort to gather information and showcase the industry’s work in recent years. His approach at Bocca Di Lupo, which focuses on fusing Italian immigrant traditions with local products, exemplifies the richness of the gastronomic identity that the project seeks to protect.

“For me, it’s quite important, given the context Venezuela has experienced in recent years, that we are now not only seeing a recovery but that companies like Bancamiga are dedicated to gathering information and organizing these kinds of events,” he added.

“Sabores del Alma” also pays homage to the Venezuelan diaspora of talent that now boasts Michelin stars abroad, including Ricardo Chaneton (Mono, Hong Kong), Santiago Fernández (Maz, Tokyo), and Enrique Limardo (Seven Reasons, Washington, D.C.).

This, the third book from the Bancamiga Publishing Fund, following “Historias Repetibles” and “Manual para Emprendedores,” recognizes in its structure that haute cuisine is unviable without respect for its origins. Therefore, it dedicates a significant portion to the artisans of the product: Pilar Cabrera (Casa Mejillón), Miguel Rodríguez (Herencia Divina), Carlos Bejarano (Urbánico), and Octavio Teruel (Vegetales Marinos).

Conceived under the premise that creating a book emulates preparing a dish, this work blends technique, sensory memory, and organizational management. Ultimately, it is a necessary record of Venezuela’s capacity to generate world-class experiences through the universal language of food.

With Sabores del alma, Bancamiga and Mastercard connect their customers with top-level gastronomic experiences, integrating concepts of innovation, sustainability and social responsibility.

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To read and view the artwork, as well as learn more about the comprehensive “Flavors of the Soul” initiative, visit: https://www.bancamiga.com/sabores-del-alma/.

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Holy Week is here, a time for rest and reflection. It’s also a time when many choose to vacation, and some explore the spectacular places the country has to offer, taking advantage of the promotions and discounts available when paying with Bancamiga cards.

If you prefer to relax at home, Bancamiga offers its customers a wide range of convenient discounts at Chaté (10 %), Ridery (10 %), Yango (10 %), Yummy Delivery (10 %), Yummy Ride (10 %), MÉMÉ (15%), Motorino Pizza (15 %), Burger King (15 %), Dorado (10 %), Tu Gruero (15 %), Padma (30 %), Pedidos Ya (Monday to Sunday, 30 %), Pedidos Ya (Wednesday, 40 %), and Sellibrí (50 %).

Bancamiga also offers the opportunity to enjoy the best plans at Luxor Fitness Center, should you wish to take advantage of the opportunity to exercise. When you pay with your Bancamiga cards, you have access to great discounts such as 19 % off the Premium Plan, 32 % off 8-day coupons, and 38% off 18-day coupons.

The plans include personalized training, attention and support from sports coaches, unlimited access to group classes, an initial nutrition consultation, and four hours of free parking.

Mérida, a unique destination

If you decide to visit Mérida this Easter, discover and enjoy the Bancamiga Gastronomic Route with a 10 % discount at Da Enzo Pizzeria, Copas Gelato Bar, Santo Pecado, La Taquería, and A tu Gusto. And get 50 % off at the theme parks and amusement parks Los Aleros, La Montaña de los Sueños, and Alexis y la Venezuela de Antier.

Many were already able to enjoy these discounts last weekend, when the state of Mérida once again hosted the most demanding national cycling competition. More than 1,000 cyclists challenged the legendary terrain of Mérida in the sixth edition of the Gran Fondo Collado del Cóndor, an event organized by Ultrabikex with the support of Bancamiga. The race offered four distances: 123 kilometers from Estanques, 80 kilometers from Mérida, 46 kilometers from Valle Hermoso, and 26 kilometers from Mucuchíes.

While the 2025 edition of the Gran Fondo made cycling history by achieving Guinness World Record certification for the longest climb in the world, this year’s edition was no less remarkable, becoming the first time a cyclist completed the 123-kilometer route in under five hours. Yurgen Ramírez, from Barinas, crossed the finish line in 4 hours and 55 minutes.

Among the finalists in this year’s 80-kilometer race were members of the Bancamiga cycling club and the institution’s ambassador, Amanda Dudamel. Upon reaching the summit of Collado del Cóndor, she stated that she was very tired but happy because the Gran Fondo “brings us all together to celebrate sport, our city, and challenge our abilities. It also served to demonstrate what Venezuelans, and especially Venezuelan women, are capable of.”

This sixth edition held special significance for the sporting community and the residents of the area, as it was the first major event of this magnitude held after the torrential rains of the middle of last year, which severely damaged the roads in the Andean highlands.

The successful completion of the challenge provided a boost to the economic and tourism recovery of the towns in northern Mérida, which, in addition to their hospitality, boast paradisiacal locations that make Mérida a unique place in the country.

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In partnership with ByM Sport, Bancamiga premieres this Sunday, May 4th, on the Simple TV and Inter platforms, the documentary Gran Fondo Collado del Cóndor cycling race with the longest climb in the world, a unique feature that allowed it to achieve Guinness World Record certification.

Cycling and sports enthusiasts in Venezuela and around the world will appreciate the evolution of an event that began in 2021 with just over 300 participants and how the number of registered participants has now exceeded 1,000, all giving their all to reach the summit of the Collado, in the state of Mérida, at 4,200 meters above sea level.

Presented by international influencer Rodri Sábato, the 33-minute audiovisual will be an unforgettable opportunity to experience the majesty of the Andes and connect with the epic battle that cyclists wage kilometer after kilometer against the wind, altitude, and mountains. Also to the efforts of the six experienced cyclists José Rujano, Alfonso Márquez, José Alarcón, Jeison Avendaño, Edwin Becerra, and Alan Noya for crossing the finish line in under 5 hours and 15 minutes in the Bancamiga Ultrabikex Challenge.

The Gran Fondo Collado del Cóndor has become the most attractive and demanding cycling competition in the country, bringing together cyclists across four distances: 26 kilometers from Mucuchíes; 46 kilometers from Valle Hermoso; 80 kilometers from Mérida; and 125 kilometers from Estanques.

“Gran Fondo Collado del Cóndor: A Guinness Record for Venezuela” on Simple TV and Inter this Sunday night

In the special broadcast across the Americas this Sunday at 8:30 pm (after the end of the Professional Basketball Super League match), two women, Amanda Dudamel and her mother, Nahir Newman, show their courage in conquering the Collado del Cóndor and how they are capable of surpassing their own limits on a route with beautiful landscapes and a wealth of human warmth.

Although it was only on Sunday, March 23rd, when the cyclists fought to reach the Collado, they spent many months training, encouraged and inspired along the way by international cyclists such as Slovenian Tadej Pogačar, winner of last year’s Tour de France and Giro d’Italia; Colombian Egan Bernal, who in 2019 became the first Latin American to win the Tour de France; and Colombian Nairo Quintana, winner of the Giro d’Italia in 2014.

The documentary about the Collado del Cóndor Gran Fondo involved hundreds of hours of production in Caracas and various locations in Mérida, which today allows us to showcase a historic event, the Guinness World Record, with the passion of the cyclists and all those who took to the streets early in the morning to also take part in the highest Gran Fondo on the planet.

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The city of Mérida is preparing to host one of the most anticipated events on the cycling calendar: the Gran Fondo Collado del Cóndor 2025, which will take place on March 23. In its fifth edition, it not only promises to be a challenge for cyclists, but also seeks to certify a new Guinness Record as the Race with the Longest Bicycle Climb in the World, with a 125-kilometer route that will take participants from 426 meters above sea level to the impressive 4,118 meters high, in the highest mountain pass (hill or pass) in Venezuela.

Additionally, the Gran Fondo Collado del Cóndor route (GFCDC2025) will accumulate a positive gradient of 4,500 meters; it was explained and reported at a press conference, which was attended by various specialized media and communicators.

This event will attract more than 1,000 cyclists from different parts of the world, who will face an unparalleled challenge in the heart of the Venezuelan Andes.

Four departures, one destination

Four departures have been established adapted to different levels of preparation, arranged so that all cyclists have the opportunity to crown the Collado del Cóndor, where the highest road in the country ascends.

• Mucuchíes: 26 kilometers from 2,983 meters above sea level.
• Valle Hermoso: 46 kilometers starting at 2,020 meters above sea level.
• Mérida: 80 kilometers through the majestic Sierra Nevada.
• Estanques: 125 kilometers from 426 meters high, the longest and most challenging route (distance that will be certified by the Guinness World Records)

Institutional and business collaboration

This event and positive sporting experience is possible thanks to the joint effort of the Ministry of Sport, Somos Mérida of the Corporación Merideña de Turismo, the security support of ZODI Mérida, the Venezuelan Cycling Federation, the Cycling Association of the State of Mérida, Bancamiga Banco Universal, Toyota Bridelo, Specialized Venezuela, Hotel Belensate, Valmorca, UBX Indumentaria, among other institutions and private companies. The organization is carried out by Ultrabikex, a renowned company dedicated to cycling and sports with more than 27 years in the national market.

Enriching and memorable experience

The initiative has planned, during the previous days, the delivery of kits for the participants (which include the uniform), framed in the enjoyment of the beautiful spaces of the Belensate Hotel, in which different interactive activities will be developed such as an expo that will be a showcase for sponsors, cycling products, as well as outstanding articles and services of the region, for the Power Challenge on Wahoo simulators, with live music and inspiring talks, which will guarantee the cyclists and their companions an enriching experience; described Jenny Castro, General Coordinator of the GFCDC2025, in the company of Alberto Camardiel, Director of Bancamiga.

A relevant announcement was that the Gran Fondo de Ciclismo Egan Bernal as well as the outstanding and international Colombian cyclist will be providing their support. Bernal won the Tour de France in 2019 as the first Latin American to win the Tour de France, the youngest winner in 110 years, and in 2021 he became the second Colombian to win the Giro d’Italia. Camardiel also highlighted the support and participation of Venezuelan cyclist José Rujano, considered the best male cyclist in the country’s history.

The large event not only represents an opportunity to put Mérida on the world cycling map, but is also a celebration of sport and the community. The company Ultrabikex hopes that this edition will not only break records, but also promote tourism, highlight the natural beauty of the region and boost economic activity, by attracting several thousand visitors.

At the press conference, the multi-champion national cyclist Yngrid Porras and the Venezuelan entrepreneur and former universal beauty queen Amanda Dudamel, who is an Ambassador for Bancamiga and has been preparing for her new participation in the Gran Fondo Collado del Cóndor, were present, offering testimony of their active support.

This challenge has been attended by 25% of female cyclists, and more and more are committed to enjoying it; participating, displaying and strengthening their talents, cultivated through previous training.

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The young right back, from Real Sociedad in the first division of Spanish football and member of the Venezuelan national team, Jon Aramburu, joins the Bancamiga ambassadors for being a Venezuelan who is an example of work, improvement and who with his effort raises the colors of the country.

His solid defense and ability to join the attack with precision have made him one of the most valued soccer players in Venezuela, where from now on he will participate in Bancamiga activities with collaborators and clients.

“I am pleased that at 22 years old Bancamiga has selected me as its ambassador and to accompany other outstanding figures who are an example for the country. I will continue working hard so that its collaborators feel proud of me,” said the graduate of San Ignacio de Loyola and former player of Deportivo La Guaira.

He said that in life you have to work hard to be at the highest level in everything. “A player must have discipline and luck. Whoever does everything to get there will achieve it,” he added.

Aramburu joins the former universal vice queen of beauty, designer and entrepreneur Amanda Dudamel, and the runner and Paris 2024 Olympic finalist Joselyn Brea, two women who as ambassadors have contributed to positioning the Bancamiga brand and projecting the country’s strengths.

Jon Aramburu represents values ​​that Bancamiga promotes; he is an example of dedication, effort and sporting talent to follow

For José Simón Elarba, President of the Board of Directors of Bancamiga Banco Universal, Aramburu represents not only sporting talent, but also the values ​​that Bancamiga seeks to promote in society, such as honesty and trust.

“Jon Aramburu has become a sporting reference and a role model for new generations. He is an example of dedication and effort, attributes that we want to promote in our company and in the community,” said Elarba.

He said that the alliance with the national team defender is in line with Bancamiga’s mission of inspiring young people to achieve their dreams. And youth need figures that show them that it is possible to succeed through hard work and perseverance.

“The presence of Aramburu as ambassador not only reinforces Bancamiga’s commitment to the development of sport in Venezuela, but also promotes a positive message about the importance of sport and discipline in daily life,” he said.

The election of this leader of national soccer is an opportunity for Bancamiga to strengthen the ties between sport and the community, promoting a bright future for all Venezuelans.

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After the Paris 2024 Olympic Games, the streets of Caracas welcomed Joselyn Brea this Sunday, who once again demonstrated the good moment she is going through by winning the 23rd edition of the Gatorade Caracas Rock 10K, which was sponsored by Bancamiga.

The Bancamiga athlete crossed the finish line with a time of 33 minutes 41 seconds, being escorted by her sister Edymar Brea (34.26), also a representative of Bancamiga, who from the moment of departure on the Autopista del Este, became her shadow until the final stretch of the competition, when Joselyn imposed an overwhelming pace to the finish line, at the height of the Alfredo Sadel square in Las Mercedes. Third place went to Falconian Magaly García (35.15).

“I am happy to win this race. I have always said that it is my favorite race. It is the first time I run here after the Olympic Games. I loved seeing so many people supporting me and I hope everyone enjoyed it,” said Brea, a finalist in the 5,000 meters flat in Paris 2024.

Upon crossing the finish line, the Carabobo native was received by her coach and Bancamiga athlete Marvin Blanco, who was in charge of placing her finalist medal on her. The man from Caracas took the top spot on the podium, finishing in 30 minutes 31 seconds. Behind him were Enmanuel Hernández, with 30.34 and Whinton Palma with 30.42.

Bancamiga supports talent

Both Brea and Blanco received a special award from Bancamiga, presented by the President of the Board of Directors of the institution, José Simón Elarba, who was accompanied during the event by other authorities from the bank.

“For Bancamiga, it is important to promote sports in the country because of its positive impact on the quality of life of Venezuelans. We are committed to supporting sporting events because they are an effective way to promote a healthy and active lifestyle, which is essential in the current context, especially when it comes to Gatorade Caracas Rock, a race that has already reached 23 years and today brought together 8,000 competitors. In Brea and Blanco, Bancamiga sees two talented young people who are a source of inspiration for the new generations,” said Elarba.

During the route, certified by AIMS (International Association of Marathons and Distance Races), World Athletics and the Venezuelan Athletics Federation, attendees were able to see among the participants the also ambassador of Bancamiga Banco Universal, Amanda Dudamel.

Bancamiga placed a support point at kilometer 7, which included the performances of @Sinzelleband and which also served to encourage the participants. He also offered important support to the pacers who guided hundreds of runners to achieve their goals.

As is tradition, Gatorade Caracas Rock 10K once again became a party for Venezuelan runners, bringing together participants from all states and serving to spread the best possible vibe to the streets of Caracas.

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Bancamiga carried out “The Entrepreneur’s Journey”, an innovative business development forum in which people with business initiatives had access to useful elements to overcome challenges and walk the path to achieve success. In addition, a group of microentrepreneurs received financing to promote their ventures.

In this forum, hundreds of people filled the José Félix Ribas Room of the Teresa Carreño Theater, and lived a unique training experience in which topics such as ideation, innovation, leadership, vision, teamwork, collaboration, resilience, visibility and impact were addressed. . As well as sustainability and intelligent optimism.

For José Simón Elarba, president of the Board of Directors of Bancamiga, “The Entrepreneur’s Journey was designed as a business strengthening proposal for those seeking to grow and find solutions to the challenges they constantly have to overcome. Because our purpose is to continue accompanying Venezuelans with training options for their development.”

Based on conferences by experts in different areas, “The Entrepreneur’s Journey” allowed the public to travel the path taken from the moment the business idea is conceived, until it becomes a decent means of living for people. that drive it and a sustainable value offer for the Venezuelan market.

The event featured interventions by Claudia Valladares, co-founder and President of the Impact Hub Caracas; Verónica Ruiz del Vizo, businesswoman and digital strategist; Isa Bermúdez, brand strategist and international speaker, together with journalist Eduardo Rodríguez Giolitti as motivational author and Bancamiga’s ambassador, Amanda Dudamel, as moderator.

The surprise of the day was the participation of the Venezuelan robotics team that won the First Global Challenge, held in Singapore, in 2023. Accompanied by the robot Kashi, the team of young Zulians excited and inspired the attendees with testimonies that show that the Preparation, training, motivation and the desire to achieve the goal is key to succeeding and achieving the objectives.

By carrying out this activity, Bancamiga continues to reaffirm its social commitment to the economic development of the country and its support for Venezuelan entrepreneurs, people with business ideas, small and medium-sized entrepreneurs.

With more than 3,000 people trained, Bancamiga’s entrepreneur training program is the only initiative that offers open and free spaces for training Venezuelans.

The financial institution has provided more than 1,500 loans to entrepreneurs during the last year.

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In an effort to accentuate its presence in the west of the country, bank more Venezuelans, position its brand and promote the sport for its intimate relationship with well-being and quality of life, Bancamiga participated in the fourth edition of the Gran Fondo Collado del Condor, in the state of Mérida, an event that brought together more than 1,000 cyclists from all over Venezuela.

The presence of Bancamiga touched on several lines of action that included sponsorship, realization of an operation to open accounts and deliver the debit card, hydration point and support five kilometers from the finish, and the participation of a team of collaborators, accompanied by Ambassador Amanda Dudamel, who covered 42 kilometers starting at 2,206 meters above sea level. A few days before, Dudamel accompanied the Executive President Ariel Martínez and the Director Alberto Camardiel, in the Conecta2 program which also made reference to the cycling event from Mérida.

This Saturday, the competitors in the four distances that were in dispute faced a demanding route, in a heavenly atmosphere that changed according to altitude. The 125 kilometres started from Estanques at 456 m asl; 80 km from Mérida at 1,630 m asl; 42 km from Escagüey at 2,206 m asl and 26 km from Mucuchíes at 2,983 m asl.

The president of the Board of Directors of Bancamiga, Carmelo De Grazia, said that the institution is committed to promoting sport in the country, especially when it benefits communities that drive the economic and tourism development of the country, such as, in this case, those of the state of Mérida.

“The Gran Fondo Collado del Cóndor has been a great opportunity to position the brand and bring Venezuelans closer to our innovative products and services. During Thursday and Friday we were with an operation at the Belensate Hotel, which allowed the inhabitants of Merida, as well as competitors and relatives to open their accounts with us, and learn about our financial facilities,” he said.

Triumphs with records

From the support point of Bancamiga, five kilometers from the finish, each of the cyclists could be seen on their way to the finish at almost 4,200 meters above sea level, one of the most emblematic places of the Venezuelan Andes. They passed by exhausted, almost unable to speak but all with the only desire to reach the top.

And the first to do so in the longest and most demanding event of this fourth edition, the 125 kilometers, was Alfonso Márquez, who had just won in 2023 with 6 hours 17 minutes. This year he did it with record time at 6 hours.

“I end with emotions in the flesh. If you catch me coming, you get me crying. This is an event that brings me a lot of nostalgia and is by far the best in the country. I’m just looking forward to next year’s. I thank Bancamiga for helping to make it happen.”

He said that during the long journey from Estanques he thought a lot about a phrase of his brother: “Happiness is a way to travel to a destination. That’s why I always go happy.”

In women’s, Marlene Goncalves also repeated. He said he felt “super good” and that the hardest part of the competition was the lack of oxygen after the 2,500m, which definitely affects your performance. “Height makes this very difficult,” he added.

The young cyclist invited other women to try and start with small distances. “The challenge is to overcome yourself. My goal was to improve my time and I managed to finish in 6h22 minutes (6h58m in 2023). This is a competition against yourself. And thanks to Bancamiga for their support.”

A unique experience

Among the 1,000 participants was a team of Bancamiga and allied companies formed by Alberto Camardiel, Jonel Reyes, Ángel García, Rodolfo Aponte, Carlos Rosales, Gustavo Gómez, Daniel Torres, Jhonny Frías, Francisco Vásquez and Thomas Silveira.

Ángel García, director of Planning and Budget, was doing so for the first time. He said that “it was more of a personal challenge than competing. As the world’s largest ascent by bike, reaching Collado del Condor is an unforgettable experience.”

“Last year I wanted to come but I wasn’t ready, so from March 2023 I started shooting and from August on a more consistent basis. We did it on weekends and sometimes during the week.”

He said he loved cycling, because it is a discipline that is synonymous with health, because it strengthens the cardiovascular system, muscles, allows to see spectacular landscapes and provides the opportunity to share and forge new groups of friends.

Another member was Rodolfo Aponte, manager of Financial Operations and with nine years in cycling. He indicated that he came again to do the 125 kilometers, after the hard experience of last year.

“Reaching the Condor is unforgettable. This year I felt better and that was because I had more experience, I knew the route better and I had better training.”

One who debuted was Daniel Torres, Human Management Compensation and Benefits Coordinator. He was drawn to participate for several reasons, including “their beautiful landscapes.”

“My family is from Boconó, Trujillo state, which, like Merida, has spectacular places. I’ve always wanted to ride a bike through the Andean moors. I couldn’t do it in 2023 and my sports plan was 80 km.”

On this occasion, the Bancamiga team was accompanied by the institution’s ambassador Amanda Dudamel. With her medal in hand she said that “this is a triumph of the Bancamiga team and of the whole of Venezuela. Today we show that together we are a team.”

While thanking her partner (Daniel), who also did the 42 kilometers and had to face some setbacks, the former universal viceroy of beauty and entrepreneur said that “one of the lessons that this challenge leaves us is the ability to fall, get up and overcome obstacles.”

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The Monumental Simón Bolívar stadium was the scene of the Bancamiga Cup this Wednesday, where Leones del Caracas beat the Navegantes del Magallanes 4-3, in an exciting match that brought together a record number of 34,933 fans.

Throughout the day, Bancamiga deployed intense brand positioning to bring Venezuelans closer to its innovative products and services. It opened accounts and offered details of its facilities at Bancamiga Móvil, raffled off prepaid cards among attendees and shared information about the Leones bracelet, which Bancamiga develops in alliance with Soluciones Integrales Tecnológica (SITCA), allows subscribers of the capital team to enter without difficulty to the Monumental and make purchases of drinks and food in an easy and fast way.

The initial launch was made by the double gold medalist of the Pan American Games, Joselyn Brea, who recently thrilled an entire country by winning the 5,000 meter and 1,500 m events. in Santiago de Chile.

“I am very happy and excited to make this launch. There are a lot of people, and it has been a great moment to be with my family from Bancamiga, with whom I feel very identified, because they are very united and always have a very good vibe,” said the young runner, nominated for Best Female Athlete of the Pan American Games.

The Bancamiga ambassador, Amanda Dudamel, was also present at the Monumental. He accompanied the institution on this important day by animating the rest time of the third and fifth innings. Due to her charisma and beauty, she attracted the attention of many fans, who took advantage of the opportunity for a photograph.

“I am happy to experience a classic between Navegantes and Leones for the first time. I come from football and this excites me a lot. You can feel the excitement, the stadium is very beautiful and the spirit of Bancamiga is present,” said Dudamel.

During the third and fifth episodes, Bancamiga employees distributed gifts and took the field to wave branded flags, while Bancamiga Móvil allowed hundreds of fans to join as customers.

For the President of the Board of Directors of Bancamiga, Carmelo De Grazia, the Bancamiga Cup is a key moment for the country to learn about the high degree of responsibility that the institution has with Venezuelans, by offering products and services that meet their expectations and needs. It also allowed last night in our professional baseball classic to reaffirm its commitment to sport, an element that unites friends, family and all Venezuelans.

At the end of the meeting, the Executive President of Bancamiga, Ariel Martínez, presented the manager of the long-haired team, José Alguacil, with the imposing 54-centimeter cup that simulates an Olympic torch and reflects the solidity and innovative character of the institution.

“Today at the Monumental we enjoyed a close game and saw an enthusiastic crowd, supporting each of their teams. For Bancamiga it is important to support all those initiatives that bring well-being and a better quality of life to Venezuelans. With our financial solutions and with support for sectors such as sports, we are sure that we will build a better country,” Martínez said.

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Bancamiga made a donation of medical instruments to strengthen the surgical area of ​​the Domingo Luciani Hospital in Caracas, as part of its social responsibility management committed to the well-being of all Venezuelans.

The contribution consisted of three boxes of surgical instruments, 31 pieces each, made in German stainless steel, which will be used to perform general surgeries. In addition, a specialized instrument kit was awarded to strengthen the bariatric surgery program. These tools will help reinforce the work of medical staff and support their performance during interventions.

The donation, the third this year for the public institution, was delivered by a delegation from Bancamiga led by its executive president, Ariel Martínez, the director of Social Responsibility, Milagro González and the designer and ambassador of the bank, Amanda Dudamel.

This act is “of deep satisfaction for both parties. For the bank, the relationship with the hospital is very important. With this contribution, which will surely be constant, we want to give support, a boost, to this hospital that works so hard,” said the president of the Board of Directors of Bancamiga Banco Universal, Carmelo De Grazia.

Dr. Maurilina Guzmán, general director of the health center, thanked the delivery of surgical instruments for the nine operating rooms.

“This will help an average of 2,300 patients who undergo surgery monthly at this institution, both adults and pediatrics,” he said.

According to the executive president, Ariel Martínez, the alliance between Bancamiga and the Domingo Luciani Hospital for the donation of medical equipment allows “saving the lives of people who come to the hospital to require health services,” supporting the work carried out by the doctors.

Smiles for everyone

The Bancamiga delegation had the opportunity to tour the hospital facilities, especially the pediatric care areas, where the children received a sweet gift given by Amanda Dudamel that made their stay at the facility happy.

“It has been very beautiful to see first-hand the donation we gave, and to have the doctors directly explain the use that is going to be given to it, the number of patients who are going to benefit, and then to have been able to visit the pediatric floor. , where the children are recovering, to be able to approach them, give them a detail, give them smiles and we end up recharged with energy,” commented the Venezuelan designer.

The alliance with Bancamiga is “demonstrating that teamwork is a sure victory,” added Maurilina Guzmán.

Commitment to Venezuelans

Bancamiga provides its support to the Domingo Luciani Hospital, honoring its social commitment to the country, contributing to programs and institutions that positively impact the environment.

The alliance with this medical institution began in the first half of the year, when the hospital management received a translucent surgical table to provide quality care to 300 patients each month.

Likewise, Bancamiga donated high-tech medical equipment (resectoscope) to increase the effectiveness of surgeries in the urology service, reduce operation and recovery times, as well as complications associated with treatments.

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