The present invention relates to novel benzamides derivatives of formula (I) as modulators of PPAR-gamma receptor, to processes for their preparation, to pharmaceutical compositions comprising said compounds and to said compound for use in the treatment of pathological conditions, disorders or diseases that can improve by modulation of PPAR-gamma receptor, such as cancer; metabolic diseases, inflammatory diseases, respiratory disorders, autoimmune diseases, neurodegenerative diseases, cardiovascular diseases and renal diseases.