José Francisco Zúñiga Cotes
José Francisco Zúñiga Cotes is the president of the Association of Banana Producers of Magdalena and La Guajira (Asbama). He has recently been in the news due to his concerns regarding the potential impact of reciprocal tariffs imposed by the U.S. government on Colombian banana exports. Zúñiga Cotes has highlighted the risks these tariffs pose to the stability of the banana sector, which is vital for the economy of several municipalities in the region, generating significant revenue and employment.
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José Francisco Zúñiga Cotes, president of the Banana Growers Association of Magdalena and La Guajira, stated that the sector starts this year with bad news.
¿Cuánto podría llegar a perder Colombia si se mantiene la caída del dólar actual?
Colombia· 2026-01-16
José Francisco Zúñiga Cotes is the executive president of ASBAMA and has expressed concern over the impact of U.S. tariffs on the banana sector in Colombia.
Gremio bananero de Magdalena y La Guajira pide prudencia en la crisis con Estados Unidos y advierte riesgo para el empleo rural del CaribeColombia· 2025-10-22José Francisco Zúñiga Cotes expressed concern over the potential increase in Colombian banana prices due to Trump's tariffs.
Aranceles de Donald Trump amenazan exportación de banano del Caribe colombiano: Asbama pide acción urgenteColombia· 2025-04-03
