Committees: Chairman of Parks, Recreation & Cultural Affairs Committee, Vice-Chair of Tourism & the Ports Committee, Member of the Health Care & County Operations Committee

On this Veterans Day, let us give great gratitude for all those who have served in our great nation’s armed forces. We salute you, our heroes, for making the United States of America the greatest nation in the world. May God bless you all, and may God bless America.

 

- Senator Javier D. Souto, District 10

On Monday, November 4, 2019, Commissioner Souto, Vice-Chair of Tourism and the Ports Commitee, along with Port Director Juan Kuryla and Airport Director Lester Sola met with the President of Federation of Industries of the State of Sao Paulo to discuss establishing the Pre-Clerance at Port Miami like the one already established between Brazil and Miami International Airport. We also discussed the importance of making the Port of Santos a Sister Port to Port Miami due to the fact that Port of Santos is the busiest container port in Latin America.

The Delegation also met with representatives from the Brazilian Beef Export Association to discuss opportunities once protocol is cleared for Brazil. To use our Port as the main location for distributing to the rest of the United States. Also, export of hides (leather) was discussed.

We also met with Daniel Ribeiro and Joseph Reiner who are looking to export Brazilian Coffee to Miami through the Port of Miami. Conversations are underway and we hope to have a new business coming to Miami.

Miami-Dade Delegation meeting with President of Federation of Industries of the State of Sao Paulo

Miami-Dade Delegation meeting with Brazilian Beef Export Association

Miami-Dade Delegation meeting with Daniel Ribeiro and Joseph Reiner Coffee Producers from Brazil

On Wednesday, November 6, 2019, As Vice Chairman of Tourism and the Ports Committee, Commissioner Souto lead a delegation from Miami-Dade County that included the Director of Port Miami Juan Kuryla, Director of Airport Lester Sola and Allan Rosenbaum Director of the Institute for Public Management and Community Service of FIU to Asunción, Paraguay as we met with the Mayor of Asunción Mario Anibal Ferreiro Sanabria. We also met with Airport President Edgar Alberto Melgarejo Ginard, Port President Romon C. Retamozo and Minister of Industry & Commerce Liz Cramer an Alumni of FIU. The meeting was based on how to establish a Sister Airport and Sister Port agreement in order to make our business relationship stronger.

Another item that was discussed during the meeting was to establish a direct flight from Miami to Asunción which will help not only the passenger section but the cargo section for import and export side. They are also very interested in the Pre-Clerance program like the one that was established between Miami and Brazil when it comes to cargo. In regards to the Port we will start a Sister Port agreement which will improve the relation between the two ports and improve the cargo import and export industry.

The opportunity to increase business and augment our relations with Asuncion, Capital of Paraguay, which is an old Sister City of Miami-Dade County and the County of Paraguay, a very strategically located small but very important nation specifically as it relates to the depth of penetration of the Parana River in the heart of South America (Brazil, Bolivia, etc.) and the possibilities that it brings to the Port's business is something that we are pursuing.

Pictures Above of Miami-Dade Delegation with Mayor of Asuncion, Paraguay

Pictures Above of Miami-Dade Delegation with President of Aviation of Asuncion, Paraguay

Pictures above Miami-Dade Delegation with Port President of Asuncion, Paraguay

Pictures Above Miami Delegation with Minister of Industry & Commerce

On Tuesday, November 5, 2019, Commissioner Souto met with representatives from the Paraguay Brahman Cattle Association to promote the 13th Annual Miami International Agriculture, Horse and Cattle Show which will take place on April 17-19, 2020 in Miami-Dade County.

Commissioner Souto along with Airport Director Lester Sola met with a charter company, Amaszonas Airlines that is interested in starting a direct flight from Asuncion, Paraguay to Miami. This can be the start of one company opening the doors for major airlines flying direct to Miami and to Asuncion.

Commissioner Souto would like to provide you with an update on our second Mini Park which is under construction. We are currently replacing an old chain link fence with a new black chain link fence. Also the installation of two benches and new trees with landscaping. This New Mini Park is located at SW 28 Street and 98 Avenue.

New Black Chain Link Fence Being Installed

Commissioner Souto sponsored Legislation to allow the use of Golf Carts in the area of Fontainebleau and Kendall. This will allow residents to travel to close by shopping centers without the need of using a vehicle.

Commissioner Souto continues to be very concerned with the speeding issue in neighborhood streets and in our major roads and has been working with Miami-Dade Police to enforce our speeding laws in District 10. This week our Police were out enforcing the law.

We ask our residents to please obey the speed limit and drive carefully.

Commissioner Souto is placing New Security Camera Signs at those parks in District 10 that are now under surveillance by Miami-Dade Police. So far we have installed cameras at Tropical Park, Kendall Indian Hammocks Park, Kendall Soccer Park, Westwood Park, Concord Park, Francisco Human Rights Park, Ruban Dario Park and Women's Park.

Commissioner Souto would like for all residents to please report any street lights or bus shelter lights off to our office. We want to make sure that every single street light and bus shelter light in District 10 is working properly for the safety of our residents. If you see any lights off please call 305-222-2116.

Street Light Fixed at SW 87 Avenue and Coral Way

El Rapido "Westchester Circulator" at Tropical Park

The Weschester Circulator "El Rapido" Route 82 connects you to the following Bus Routes: 

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Weschester Circulator "El Rapido" Route 82 connects you to the following Trolley Systems:

By connecting to the City of Miami Trolley, riders can then travel to the MIC (Miami Intermodal Center). The MIC is a transportation "HUB" located at the Miami Airport (MIA) that connects to the Metrorail and Tri-Rail. They can also go to Brightline Station in Downtown. It also gives you the possibility of connecting to the Coral Gables Trolley, which is a great system, and many other routes.

If you see anything wrong in your Neighborhood call us immediately at 305-222-2116 or [email protected]