ABOUT LACMA
To strengthen the business development of the Latin American and Caribbean international moving companies, through the integration between themselves and the world.
To always be the leading Latin American association in services that add value to its members and a constantly evolving worldwide benchmark.
To contribute to the commercial development of its members through mutual cooperation, counseling, information, and collaboration.
To assist its members so they may join other associations and/or federations related to the industry of international moving and packing.
To resolve, as mediators, any conflicts that might arise among its members or between members and others who are non-affiliated.
To protect the national markets of its members within the Latin American and Caribbean region.
To set and maintain industry standards of services.
To establish and maintain ethical norms to which its members must abide by.
To obtain and transmit information related to its members’ activities or that of the international moving industry.
Companies located in Latin America or the Caribbean region that are actively engaged in the business of international moving and packing, with their own personnel, transportation, and storage facilities.
Companies located outside the Latin American & Caribbean region, engaging in international moving and packing.
Companies that provide useful goods and services to the members (service providers).
Persons who are designated as such by the General Assembly. Honorary membership shall be proposed by the Board of Directors or by an Active Member for having rendered outstanding services to LACMA or for work in support of the goals of the association.
Find your membership category and learn about its application requirements.
LACMA is run according to its By-laws and Regulations, under the following representative lines:
The General Assembly is the association’s maximum authority; it’s made up of the Active, Associate, and Industry Supplier Members.
Central to the association’s decision-making, it approves budgets, fees, policies, and Board matters, and may amend the By-laws or decide on structural changes. Active Members have full voice and voting rights; Associate Members have vote in most cases, but only voice on key matters such as By-law amendments and Board elections; Industry Supplier Members have voice only.
The Board of Directors is the executive body of the association, composed of six members. The members of the Board of Directors shall be elected position by position by the General Assembly, every two (2) years.
Its responsibilities include:
• Ensuring compliance with the By-laws
• Managing finances and staff
• Calling and leading General Assemblies
• Presenting reports and budgets
• Appointing committees and filling vacancies
Located in Panama and led by a General Manager appointed by the Board. The Secretariat/Office oversees the day-to-day operations of the association.
The General Manager is responsible for administering the Permanent Secretariat, supporting the Board and President, ensuring compliance with the By-laws and Regulations, advising on relevant matters, and managing meeting protocols, minutes, and official documentation.
The office manages procedures such as applications, claims, advertising, training, etc.
The Board of Directors may establish Permanent, Special, or Coordinating Committees to support the association’s work.
Current Committees & Commissioners
Director in Charge:
Santiago Bosch
LIFT VAN INTERNATIONAL, Argentina
Commissioners:
Miguel A. Flórez – AVIOMAR, Colombia
Laura Ganon – FINK MOBILITY, Brazil
Lucrecia Sikora – ALLIED INTERNATIONAL, USA
Director in Charge:
Santiago Bosch – Lift Van International, Argentina
Commissioners (Active Ex-Presidents):
Carlos Jose Zúñiga – MUDANZAS MUNDIALES, Costa Rica
Vicente Avalos – INSA, Ecuador
Jorge F. Ribera – EXPRINTER LIFTVANS BOLIVIA, Bolivia
Mario Albarracín – URUVAN TRANSPORT, Uruguay
Felice Snider, Jr. – AVIOMAR, Colombia
Luis Silva – UNIPACK, Chile
Laura Ganon – FINK MOBILITY, Brazil
Andrea Bacigalupi – SERVIMEX, Paraguay
Walter M. Laffitte – CANAL MOVERS & RELOCATIONS CORP., Panama
Sebastián Laporta- WARD VAN LINES, Chile
Miguel A. Flórez – AVIOMAR, Colombia
Santiago Bosch – LIFT VAN INTERNATIONAL, Argentina
Director in Charge:
Holly Rincón – CLOVER INTERNACIONAL, Venezuela
Commissioners:
Mario Torres – CROWN RELOCATIONS, Mexico
Marcela Balderas – MOVING MEXICO RELOCATION, Mexico
Walter Laffitte – CANAL MOVERS & LOGISTIC CORP., Panama
Director in Charge:
John Seal – Hilldrup, USA
Commissioners:
USA & Canada
Lucrecia Sikora – Allied International, USA
Daniel Renaud – Armstrong International, Canada
Europe
Inés Tabuenca – SIT Spain, Spain
Julieta Vangeli – Trallero International, Spain
Asia & Oceania
Africa & Middle East
Zulfiker Hasis – Delight International Movers, UAE
Alfred Debbas – O.D. DEBBAS, Lebanon
Thomas de Mallmann – AGS Group, Africa
Period 2026 – 2028

PRESIDENT
INTERMUD
Guatemala

VICEPRESIDENT
MUDANZAS GOU
Mexico

TREASURER
SIRVA
Brazil

SECRETARY
LIFT VAN INTERNATIONAL
Argentina

ASSOCIATE DIRECTOR
ASIAN TIGERS GROUP
Singapore

IMMEDIATE PAST PRESIDENT
CLOVER INTERNACIONAL
Venezuela

GENERAL
MANAGER

EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT
DESING & COMMUNICATIONS

ACCOUNTANT

ADMINISTRATIVE
ASSISTANT