Erick Montero Vargas

Erick Montero Vargas is the executive director of the National Milk Producers Chamber in Costa Rica, where he advocates for local dairy producers amidst increasing competition from imported dairy products. Recently, he expressed concerns regarding the asymmetrical treatment of domestic producers compared to U.S. dairy plants, particularly following Costa Rica's expedited approval of numerous U.S. dairy facilities. Montero emphasizes the challenges faced by local producers, including rising production costs and the impact of foreign imports on national competitiveness.