Navarro Bernardo – Republic of Peru – September – 2025

REPORT FOR THE COMMITTEE ON FOREIGN RELATIONS

UNITED STATES SENATE

SUBJECT:                   Ambassadorial Nomination:  Certificate of Demonstrated Competence — Foreign Service Act, Section 304(a)(4)

POST:                        Republic of Peru

CANDIDATE:           Bernardo Navarro

Bernie Navarro is a seasoned entrepreneur, civic leader, and nationally recognized expert in the fields of real estate finance, development, and economic recovery. He is the Founder and President of Benworth Capital Partners, a private equity firm specializing in mortgage financing. Under Mr. Navarro’s leadership, Benworth Capital’s operations became the fourth-largest lender by volume in the Small Business Administration’s (SBA) Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) during the COVID-19 pandemic.  An innovator, Mr. Navarro, has launched multiple successful enterprises such as HomeMortgage, a full-service mortgage financing company, which he later sold to the largest lender in the US. In the mortgage industry, he has held leadership positions with multiple Fortune 100 companies. He was the former Chairman of the Board of Trustees of Miami Dade College, the largest College in the United States.

Active in strengthening the local economy, Mr. Navarro seamlessly builds consensus with business, financial, political, and community leaders to achieve strategic business objectives and financial goals. He has participated in trade missions to South America and led one to Peru in order to drive business in South Florida, collaborating with the U.S. Department of Commerce, the Miami Mayor, and economic development boards. In an elected position with the Miami Dade County Community Council Area 10, he handled matters related to planning, public safety, and land use. Mr. Navarro’s exceptional business credentials, strong leadership, and knowledge of South America trade issues, make him well-qualified to serve as Ambassador to the Republic of Peru.

Mr. Navarro holds an ALM in Government from Harvard University and a BBA in International Finance and Marketing from the University of Miami.  He is a published author on national real estate trends and local community issues; he is the recipient of numerous prestigious awards recognizing his impact on Florida’s business and civic communities.