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Oaktree International Sports & Entertainment Ventures (OISEV) will Serve as Official Promoter of Group B of the 2025 Copa América de Béisbol
In partnership with the government of Panama, Oaktree International Sports & Entertainment Ventures (OISEV)today announced it will serve as the official promoter of Group B of the 2025Copa América de Béisbol, the first ever tournament of its kind, bringing together the top 12 teams from North America, Central and South America and the Caribbean, as ranked by WBSC.
“We are honored to be promoting this historic event,” said Frank V. Carone, Partner at OISEV. “Our strategic partnership with the government of Panama as the host, reflects a commitment to high caliber infrastructure, and ensures operational success and long-term viability of the 2025 Copa América de Béisbol.”
The Copa América de Béisbol, created by WBSC Américas and its Board of Directors, represents the realization of along-standing dream—to bring together the 12 best national teams from across the Americas in a premier international baseball tournament.
“We have been working on this event called Copa América for years” president of WBSC América Aracelis León said. “Between all the Federations of Baseball in América we have been trying to make this a reality”
The 12 teams will not only be participating for the goal of being the best team in America, but also for spots to other international events such as the Central America and Caribbean games, and also for the Pan American games.
“We are convinced that this will be a successful tournament,” said Aracelis León. “For the Americas to have the Copa América with the best ball players of each country looking to secure spots for the Central American and Caribbean games or Pan American games makes this event very important.
For the 12 nations that will be competing in the event it is a chance to make history and become the first champion of the event created by WBSC Américas. This tournament will look to become the most important of its kind in the continent, unifying the competition between the top countries of north, central, south America and the Caribbean, with the goal to show the world that the best baseball in the planet is played in America.
Cementing Panama's deep-rooted baseball heritage, the tournament will also serve to elevate international baseball throughout the Americas.
Group B will be held at the Mariano Rivera Stadium in Panama City from November 13th to 22nd.The stadium seats over 10,000, sports LED lighting, private boxes, and dedicated broadcast booths. TixBase will serve as the official provider for the 2025 Copa Amer, delivering robust, cloud-based ticketing, including multilingual capabilities and real time QR Code validation.
OISEV is also working closely with Panama’s tourism board, PROMTUR Panamá, and with one of its leading advertising companies to launch an effective marketing campaign built to leverage the country’s vibrant baseball culture and its central geographic location. Included are local print media, TV, digital streaming, and radio as well as a documentary series.
In addition, OISEV will partner with select hotel properties known for their exceptional hospitality, providing modern accommodations and 24/7 on-site security to ensure the safety and comfort of players, officials, and VIP guests.
“With this robust and professional collaborative effort, we are committed to executing an exceptional experience by maximizing state-of-the art technology, marketing, accommodation, and engagement strategies for teams, officials, fans, and WBSC Americas,” added Patricia Lynch, Partner, OISEV.
The twelve best teams in the Americas and the Caribbean as ranked by WBSC are: 1) Venezuela, 2) Mexico, 3)United States, 4) Panama, 5) Puerto Rico, 6) Cuba, 7) Dominican Republic, 8)Colombia, 9) Nicaragua, 10) Canada, 11) Brazil, and 12) Curaçao will participate in the event. The Opening Round will be hosted in Panama, where, in addition to the host of Group A the nations of Venezuela, the Dominican Republic, Colombia, Brazil, and Curaçao will compete.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
About Oaktree International Sports and Entertainment Ventures (OISEV):
Oaktree International Sports and Entertainment Ventures LLC was formed with the intention of utilizing sports diplomacy and iconic events to enhance communication and existing relationships between nations. Through the development of these historic and symbolic entertainment events, the desired outcome for international relations is to foster an improved dialogue between countries in all areas of the globe.
About Frank V. Carone:
Frank V. Carone is the Founder and Chairman of Oaktree Solutions and the former Chief of Staff to New York City Mayor Eric Adams. A decorated U.S. Marine, bestselling author, and one of New York’s most respected legal and political strategists, Frank brings over 30years of experience navigating the intersection of business, government, and law.
As a business litigator and negotiator, Frank is known for aligning competing interests to deliver results in complex, high-stakes environments. His bestselling book, Everyone Wins!, outlines his core philosophy: sustainable success is built on win-win relationships.
At City Hall, Frank led transformative projects including the Brookdale SPARC campus, the Brooklyn-Queens Expressway redesign, and the Willets Point soccer stadium and housing development. He also championed New York City’s bids for the 2024 Democratic National Convention and the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
Frank founded Oaktree Solutions in 2023 to help clients—from nonprofits and startups to Fortune 500 companies—achieve impact through public affairs, crisis management, strategic consulting, and brand development. The firm has quickly grown into one of NYC’s leading advisory groups.
Prior to government service, Frank served as Executive Partner at Abrams Fensterman, LLP, where he built the firm’s Brooklyn office into the borough’s largest. He is currently Of Counsel there. He has represented the State of New York in politically sensitive matters and served on the NYC Taxi & Limousine Commission under Mayors Bloomberg and de Blasio.
Frank serves on the boards of the Central Park Conservancy and MoMA. He lives in New York and Florida with his wife and two children.
About Patricia Lynch:
Patricia Lynch is the founder and owner of Patricia Lynch Associates, Inc. One of the few woman-owned government affairs firms in the State, PLA/NY began in 2001 as a two person start -up in Albany. Presently, Patricia Lynch Associates maintains a strong and unwavering presence at the forefront of policy and decision making across the Empire State in both Albany and within the five boroughs while simultaneously working to advance the interests of clients on projects and initiatives both domestically and across the Globe. Ms. Lynch is also the owner of WFPL Spirits LLC, Ala Nativa Mezcal and is a partner in Oaktree International Sports and Entertainment Ventures LLC.
Prior to starting the public affairs firm, Ms. Lynch worked in both Congressional and State offices, starting her career in the public sector in the communications arena. From there, she became the communications director for the office of the Speaker of the Assembly. During her time in government, Ms. Lynch worked closely with leaders of both parties in the Senate and the Assembly for nearly a decade, developing the experience, expertise, and relationships that contributed to her advocacy success. When she joined the private sector, she utilized that skill set to build a modern operation integrating media and campaign principles to the then traditional art of government affairs.
In 2025, Ms. Lynch was named to the Manhattan Icon Power List by Schneps Media. Ms. Lynch has also enjoyed the honor of being named three consecutive times to Crain's New York’s list of the "50 Most Powerful Women in NY", as well as being listed among the “100 Most Influential New Yorkers” by Campaign and Elections Magazine", “Top 25 Women of Public and Civic Mind” by City and State, “The Albany Power 100” by City and State, and “The Political Power 80” by the NY Observer.
Aside from an abundance of New York-based initiatives, the firm has significantly grown its international focus, particularly in the region of Latin America. PLA has additionally worked with numerous large international corporate clients to support the growth of their business in the wider regions of Central and South America with an emphasis on carrying out large scale projects and events.
Following the firm's entrance into the Latin American region in2009, Ms. Lynch has brought a long list of large-scale productions which include the Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Edition/Panama section, the TV hit "The Bachelor's" Panama episode, the first and only Elton John concert in Panama, as well as facilitating Major League Baseball’s first return to Panama since 1947. Partnering with Mariano Rivera, Ms. Lynch promoted the two historic games between the Florida Marlins and the New York Yankees in March of 2014.
About WBSC Américas;
WBSC Americas is the governing body for baseball and softball in the Americas. Formerly know as COPABE (Confederación Panamericana de Beisbol) it is responsible for organizing continental competitions and overseeing the development of the sports within the region. Itis a continental confederation under the World Baseball and Softball Confederation (WBSC).
About Aracelis León:
Aracelis León is the current president of WBSC Americas, the first woman to be elected for this position and the first Venezuelan since 1989 to be named president. She is also on her third term as president of FEVEBEISBOL, also de first woman elected for this position in the Venezuelan Baseball Federation.
Aracelis León is also Continental Vice President for WBSC (World Baseball and Softball Confederation) and she also serves as the 4th Vice President of the Venezuelan Olympic Committee.
The Venezuelan Sports Journalism Association awarded Aracelis Leon the distinction of best Sports Director in 2024 after a year in which Venezuela reached the top of the ranking in baseball for America and third in the world.
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