{"id":26594,"date":"2024-12-21T01:02:47","date_gmt":"2024-12-21T01:02:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/clac-comerciojusto.org\/v-foro-de-banano-fairtrade\/"},"modified":"2025-05-09T22:57:03","modified_gmt":"2025-05-09T22:57:03","slug":"v-foro-de-banano-fairtrade","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/clac-comerciojusto.org\/en\/v-foro-de-banano-fairtrade\/","title":{"rendered":"V Fairtrade banana forum"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"483\" src=\"https:\/\/clac-comerciojusto.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/foro-banano-banner-principal-sitio-web-OKEY-EN-1024x483.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-27520\" srcset=\"https:\/\/clac-comerciojusto.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/foro-banano-banner-principal-sitio-web-OKEY-EN-1024x483.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/clac-comerciojusto.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/foro-banano-banner-principal-sitio-web-OKEY-EN-300x141.jpg 300w, https:\/\/clac-comerciojusto.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/foro-banano-banner-principal-sitio-web-OKEY-EN-768x362.jpg 768w, https:\/\/clac-comerciojusto.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/foro-banano-banner-principal-sitio-web-OKEY-EN-1536x724.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/clac-comerciojusto.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/foro-banano-banner-principal-sitio-web-OKEY-EN-600x283.jpg 600w, https:\/\/clac-comerciojusto.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/foro-banano-banner-principal-sitio-web-OKEY-EN.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-justify\">Welcome to the <strong>Fifth Edition of the Fairtrade Banana Forum<\/strong>, an international event that brings together producers, exporters, importers and experts on sustainable bananas. From <strong>May 20-21<\/strong>, 2025, in Santa Marta, Colombia, we will explore business opportunities and strengthen the connection between all stakeholders in the chain. This forum promotes fair trade and generates opportunities, promoting responsible practices and a more sustainable future for the banana industry.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-tabs uagb-block-69374448 uagb-tabs__wrap uagb-tabs__vstyle6-desktop uagb-tabs__vstyle6-tablet uagb-tabs__stack1-mobile\" data-tab-active=\"0\"><ul class=\"uagb-tabs__panel uagb-tabs__align-left\" role=\"tablist\"><li class=\"uagb-tab uagb-tabs__active\" role=\"none\"><a href=\"#uagb-tabs__tab0\" class=\"uagb-tabs-list uagb-tabs__icon-position-left\" data-tab=\"0\" role=\"tab\"><strong>ABOUT THE FORUM<\/strong><\/a><\/li><li class=\"uagb-tab \" role=\"none\"><a href=\"#uagb-tabs__tab1\" class=\"uagb-tabs-list uagb-tabs__icon-position-left\" data-tab=\"1\" role=\"tab\"><strong>PROGRAM<\/strong><\/a><\/li><li class=\"uagb-tab \" role=\"none\"><a href=\"#uagb-tabs__tab2\" class=\"uagb-tabs-list uagb-tabs__icon-position-left\" data-tab=\"2\" role=\"tab\"><strong><strong>SPEAKERS<\/strong><\/strong><\/a><\/li><li class=\"uagb-tab \" role=\"none\"><a href=\"#uagb-tabs__tab3\" class=\"uagb-tabs-list uagb-tabs__icon-position-left\" data-tab=\"3\" role=\"tab\"><strong>SPONSORS<\/strong><\/a><\/li><li class=\"uagb-tab \" role=\"none\"><a href=\"#uagb-tabs__tab4\" class=\"uagb-tabs-list uagb-tabs__icon-position-left\" data-tab=\"4\" role=\"tab\"><strong><strong>YOUR VISIT<\/strong><\/strong><\/a><\/li><li class=\"uagb-tab \" role=\"none\"><a href=\"#uagb-tabs__tab5\" class=\"uagb-tabs-list uagb-tabs__icon-position-left\" data-tab=\"5\" role=\"tab\"><strong> <strong>PRODUCTION DATA<\/strong><\/strong><\/a><\/li><\/ul><div class=\"uagb-tabs__body-wrap\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-tabs-child uagb-tabs__body-container uagb-inner-tab-0\" aria-labelledby=\"uagb-tabs__tab0\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>ABOUT THE FORUM<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"335\" src=\"https:\/\/clac-comerciojusto.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/BANNER-BANANO-INTERNO-4-1024x335.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-27504\" srcset=\"https:\/\/clac-comerciojusto.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/BANNER-BANANO-INTERNO-4-1024x335.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/clac-comerciojusto.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/BANNER-BANANO-INTERNO-4-300x98.jpg 300w, https:\/\/clac-comerciojusto.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/BANNER-BANANO-INTERNO-4-768x251.jpg 768w, https:\/\/clac-comerciojusto.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/BANNER-BANANO-INTERNO-4-1536x502.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/clac-comerciojusto.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/BANNER-BANANO-INTERNO-4-600x196.jpg 600w, https:\/\/clac-comerciojusto.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/BANNER-BANANO-INTERNO-4.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-justify\">The Forum is organized by the Banana Network of the Latin American and Caribbean Fairtrade Small Producers and Workers Network (CLAC). This Fifth Edition of the Forum is expected to exceed the attendance of the last Forum:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-justify\">More than 250 attendees from supermarkets, importers, exporters, producers, clusters, national Fairtrade organizations, sustainability initiatives, certification bodies, research institutes, NGOs, foundations and multi-stakeholder platforms from 20 countries. \ud83c\udfc6<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-ast-global-color-4-background-color has-background\">\ud83d\udcc5 <strong>Venue:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.zuana.com\/\">Hotel Zuana<\/a> &#8211; Colombia<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-ast-global-color-4-background-color has-background\">\ud83d\udcc5 <strong>Dates:<\/strong> Since May 20th until 21st 2025, complementing the same week with the III Colombian Banana Congress of ASBAMA.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-ast-global-color-5-color has-text-color has-background\" style=\"background-color:#ebb600\"><strong>TICKETS<\/strong>:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><tbody><tr><td><strong>Participation<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>PRE-SALE<br>(until April 30)<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>SALE<br>(after <strong>April 30<\/strong>)<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Tickets<\/td><td>USD 75<\/td><td>USD 99<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>The cost includes:<\/strong> lunches, refreshments, networking and event kits.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image alignfull size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/clac-comerciojusto.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/cita-foro-banano-ENG--1024x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-27523\" srcset=\"https:\/\/clac-comerciojusto.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/cita-foro-banano-ENG--1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/clac-comerciojusto.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/cita-foro-banano-ENG--300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/clac-comerciojusto.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/cita-foro-banano-ENG--150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/clac-comerciojusto.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/cita-foro-banano-ENG--768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/clac-comerciojusto.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/cita-foro-banano-ENG--700x700.jpg 700w, https:\/\/clac-comerciojusto.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/cita-foro-banano-ENG--600x600.jpg 600w, https:\/\/clac-comerciojusto.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/cita-foro-banano-ENG--100x100.jpg 100w, https:\/\/clac-comerciojusto.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/cita-foro-banano-ENG-.jpg 1080w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-ast-global-color-5-color has-text-color has-background\" style=\"background-color:#ebb600\"><strong>ADDRESSED TO<\/strong>:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u2022  Supermerkets, ripeners and importers<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u2022  Producers, representatives of certified organizations and exporters<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u2022  Foundations, NGOs, research institutes, sustainability initiatives and other stakeholders.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-ast-global-color-5-color has-text-color has-background\" style=\"background-color:#ebb600\"><strong>WHY PARTICIPATE?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u2705 Connect with key stakeholders.<br>\u2705 Know and debate the tendencias and perspectivesof banana market.<br>\u2705 Discoverstoriesoftransformation: Sustainability with impact in the communities.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-tabs-child uagb-tabs__body-container uagb-inner-tab-1\" aria-labelledby=\"uagb-tabs__tab1\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>PROGRAM<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image alignfull size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"335\" src=\"https:\/\/clac-comerciojusto.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/BANNER-BANANO-INTERNO-2-1-1024x335.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-27527\" srcset=\"https:\/\/clac-comerciojusto.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/BANNER-BANANO-INTERNO-2-1-1024x335.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/clac-comerciojusto.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/BANNER-BANANO-INTERNO-2-1-300x98.jpg 300w, https:\/\/clac-comerciojusto.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/BANNER-BANANO-INTERNO-2-1-768x251.jpg 768w, https:\/\/clac-comerciojusto.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/BANNER-BANANO-INTERNO-2-1-1536x502.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/clac-comerciojusto.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/BANNER-BANANO-INTERNO-2-1-600x196.jpg 600w, https:\/\/clac-comerciojusto.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/BANNER-BANANO-INTERNO-2-1.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button has-custom-font-size has-medium-font-size\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-luminous-vivid-amber-background-color has-background wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/clac-comerciojusto.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/forum25-agenda-2-pager-topics-speakers.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>FORUM AGENDA<\/strong><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-tabs-child uagb-tabs__body-container uagb-inner-tab-2\" aria-labelledby=\"uagb-tabs__tab2\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>SPEAKERS<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image alignwide size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"335\" src=\"https:\/\/clac-comerciojusto.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/BANNER-BANANO-INTERNO-3-1024x335.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-27511\" srcset=\"https:\/\/clac-comerciojusto.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/BANNER-BANANO-INTERNO-3-1024x335.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/clac-comerciojusto.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/BANNER-BANANO-INTERNO-3-300x98.jpg 300w, https:\/\/clac-comerciojusto.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/BANNER-BANANO-INTERNO-3-768x251.jpg 768w, https:\/\/clac-comerciojusto.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/BANNER-BANANO-INTERNO-3-1536x502.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/clac-comerciojusto.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/BANNER-BANANO-INTERNO-3-600x196.jpg 600w, https:\/\/clac-comerciojusto.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/BANNER-BANANO-INTERNO-3.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/clac-comerciojusto.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/jose-zuniga-1-1024x1024.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-27321\" width=\"157\" height=\"157\" srcset=\"https:\/\/clac-comerciojusto.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/jose-zuniga-1-1024x1024.png 1024w, https:\/\/clac-comerciojusto.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/jose-zuniga-1-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/clac-comerciojusto.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/jose-zuniga-1-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/clac-comerciojusto.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/jose-zuniga-1-768x768.png 768w, https:\/\/clac-comerciojusto.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/jose-zuniga-1-700x700.png 700w, https:\/\/clac-comerciojusto.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/jose-zuniga-1-600x600.png 600w, https:\/\/clac-comerciojusto.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/jose-zuniga-1-100x100.png 100w, https:\/\/clac-comerciojusto.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/jose-zuniga-1.png 1080w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 157px) 100vw, 157px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<p class=\"has-text-color\" style=\"color:#80b20a;font-size:18px\"><strong>JOS\u00c9 FRANCISCO ZU\u00d1IGA COTES<\/strong>    Executive President of ASBAMA <em>(Asociaci\u00f3n de Bananeros del Magdalena y La Guajira)<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-justify\">Master in Economics and Professional in Business Administration with emphasis in International Business, with additional training in English, I am characterized by being a person with excellent interpersonal skills, responsible, proactive, with ability to work in a team, oriented to achieve results, and leadership skills.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/clac-comerciojusto.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/emerson-aguirre-1-1024x1024.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-27324\" width=\"155\" height=\"155\" srcset=\"https:\/\/clac-comerciojusto.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/emerson-aguirre-1-1024x1024.png 1024w, https:\/\/clac-comerciojusto.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/emerson-aguirre-1-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/clac-comerciojusto.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/emerson-aguirre-1-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/clac-comerciojusto.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/emerson-aguirre-1-768x768.png 768w, https:\/\/clac-comerciojusto.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/emerson-aguirre-1-700x700.png 700w, https:\/\/clac-comerciojusto.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/emerson-aguirre-1-600x600.png 600w, https:\/\/clac-comerciojusto.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/emerson-aguirre-1-100x100.png 100w, https:\/\/clac-comerciojusto.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/emerson-aguirre-1.png 1080w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 155px) 100vw, 155px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<p class=\"has-text-color\" style=\"color:#80b20a;font-size:18px\"><strong>EMERSON AGUIRRE MEDINA<\/strong> President of AUGURA<em>&nbsp;(Asociaci\u00f3n De Bananeros De Colombia)<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-justify\">With more than 13 years of professional experience, my leadership as President of the Colombian Banana Growers Association has been characterized by effective business management and the development of innovative strategies for the advancement of the sector. Previously, as Director and President in charge, I have strengthened my skills in strategic planning and project management, contributing significantly to our mission of promoting sustainable growth. I am motivated by the possibility of leading our team to new horizons, bringing a diverse perspective aligned with the values and culture of our organization. My skills in managing solutions to needs are pillars in my contribution to the success of the Association.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/clac-comerciojusto.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/carolina-dawson-1-1024x1024.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-27327\" width=\"167\" height=\"167\" srcset=\"https:\/\/clac-comerciojusto.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/carolina-dawson-1-1024x1024.png 1024w, https:\/\/clac-comerciojusto.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/carolina-dawson-1-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/clac-comerciojusto.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/carolina-dawson-1-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/clac-comerciojusto.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/carolina-dawson-1-768x768.png 768w, https:\/\/clac-comerciojusto.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/carolina-dawson-1-700x700.png 700w, https:\/\/clac-comerciojusto.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/carolina-dawson-1-600x600.png 600w, https:\/\/clac-comerciojusto.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/carolina-dawson-1-100x100.png 100w, https:\/\/clac-comerciojusto.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/carolina-dawson-1.png 1080w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 167px) 100vw, 167px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<p class=\"has-text-color\" style=\"color:#80b20a;font-size:18px\"><strong>CAROLINA DAWSON<\/strong>&nbsp;               Agricultural market analyst and sustainable banana and tropical value chain specialist at CIRAD            <em>(Centre de coop\u00e9ration internationale en recherche agronomique pour le d\u00e9veloppement).<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-justify\">Experienced project development manager and international business analyst. With more than 10 years of experience in sustainable tropical value chains, agribusiness, standards and certifications, sustainable development, public-private partnerships and international food trade. She is fluent in Spanish, French and English and is able to function well in multicultural environments.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/clac-comerciojusto.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/sara-elder-1-1024x1024.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-27330\" width=\"158\" height=\"158\" srcset=\"https:\/\/clac-comerciojusto.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/sara-elder-1-1024x1024.png 1024w, https:\/\/clac-comerciojusto.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/sara-elder-1-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/clac-comerciojusto.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/sara-elder-1-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/clac-comerciojusto.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/sara-elder-1-768x768.png 768w, https:\/\/clac-comerciojusto.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/sara-elder-1-700x700.png 700w, https:\/\/clac-comerciojusto.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/sara-elder-1-600x600.png 600w, https:\/\/clac-comerciojusto.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/sara-elder-1-100x100.png 100w, https:\/\/clac-comerciojusto.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/sara-elder-1.png 1080w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 158px) 100vw, 158px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<p class=\"has-text-color\" style=\"color:#80b20a;font-size:18px\"><strong>SARA ELDER<\/strong>&nbsp;                                                                                            Senior Policy Advisor at IISD        <em>(International Institute for Sustainable Development)<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-justify\">I am a consultant, analyst and educator driven by a desire to find innovative solutions to global social and environmental challenges. I use research and analysis to identify concrete actions to address complex problems and inform policies and programs that empower marginalized populations and achieve change on the ground. I build meaningful partnerships and collaborate with a wide range of supply chain actors and organizations &#8211; from governments to regulatory bodies to brands to farmers &#8211; and design and deliver recommendations and training to communicate results.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/clac-comerciojusto.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/robert-desson-1024x1024.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-27333\" width=\"154\" height=\"154\" srcset=\"https:\/\/clac-comerciojusto.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/robert-desson-1024x1024.png 1024w, https:\/\/clac-comerciojusto.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/robert-desson-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/clac-comerciojusto.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/robert-desson-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/clac-comerciojusto.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/robert-desson-768x768.png 768w, https:\/\/clac-comerciojusto.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/robert-desson-700x700.png 700w, https:\/\/clac-comerciojusto.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/robert-desson-600x600.png 600w, https:\/\/clac-comerciojusto.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/robert-desson-100x100.png 100w, https:\/\/clac-comerciojusto.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/robert-desson.png 1080w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 154px) 100vw, 154px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<p class=\"has-text-color\" style=\"color:#80b20a;font-size:18px\"><strong>ROB DESSON<\/strong>&nbsp;                                          Senior Manager of Commercial Alliances for Fresh Products                                    <em> (Fairtrade America y Fairtrade Canada)<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-justify\">Cultivate brand and retail partnerships to amplify positive impact for producing communities while delivering value to business partners.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/clac-comerciojusto.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/victor-prada-1024x1024.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-27336\" width=\"156\" height=\"156\" srcset=\"https:\/\/clac-comerciojusto.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/victor-prada-1024x1024.png 1024w, https:\/\/clac-comerciojusto.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/victor-prada-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/clac-comerciojusto.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/victor-prada-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/clac-comerciojusto.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/victor-prada-768x768.png 768w, https:\/\/clac-comerciojusto.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/victor-prada-700x700.png 700w, https:\/\/clac-comerciojusto.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/victor-prada-600x600.png 600w, https:\/\/clac-comerciojusto.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/victor-prada-100x100.png 100w, https:\/\/clac-comerciojusto.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/victor-prada.png 1080w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 156px) 100vw, 156px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<p class=\"has-text-color\" style=\"color:#80b20a;font-size:18px\"><strong>V\u00cdCTOR PRADA<\/strong>&nbsp;                                         <em>Secretary General of the World Banana Forum (FAO)<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/clac-comerciojusto.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/jose-hidalgo-1024x1024.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-27339\" width=\"156\" height=\"156\" srcset=\"https:\/\/clac-comerciojusto.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/jose-hidalgo-1024x1024.png 1024w, https:\/\/clac-comerciojusto.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/jose-hidalgo-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/clac-comerciojusto.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/jose-hidalgo-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/clac-comerciojusto.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/jose-hidalgo-768x768.png 768w, https:\/\/clac-comerciojusto.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/jose-hidalgo-700x700.png 700w, https:\/\/clac-comerciojusto.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/jose-hidalgo-600x600.png 600w, https:\/\/clac-comerciojusto.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/jose-hidalgo-100x100.png 100w, https:\/\/clac-comerciojusto.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/jose-hidalgo.png 1080w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 156px) 100vw, 156px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<p class=\"has-text-color\" style=\"color:#80b20a;font-size:18px\"><strong>ADELA TORRES VALOY<\/strong>                                           S<em>ecretary of the National Board of Sintrainagro and coordinator of the women&#8217;s department.<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>As a union leader, she stands out for her work on behalf of women workers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/clac-comerciojusto.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/jose-hidalgo-1024x1024.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-27339\" width=\"155\" height=\"155\" srcset=\"https:\/\/clac-comerciojusto.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/jose-hidalgo-1024x1024.png 1024w, https:\/\/clac-comerciojusto.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/jose-hidalgo-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/clac-comerciojusto.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/jose-hidalgo-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/clac-comerciojusto.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/jose-hidalgo-768x768.png 768w, https:\/\/clac-comerciojusto.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/jose-hidalgo-700x700.png 700w, https:\/\/clac-comerciojusto.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/jose-hidalgo-600x600.png 600w, https:\/\/clac-comerciojusto.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/jose-hidalgo-100x100.png 100w, https:\/\/clac-comerciojusto.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/jose-hidalgo.png 1080w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 155px) 100vw, 155px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<p class=\"has-text-color\" style=\"color:#80b20a;font-size:18px\"><strong>JOS\u00c9 ANTONIO HIDALGO MOLINA<\/strong>&nbsp;  <em>Executive Director of<\/em> <em>AEBE    (Asociaci\u00f3n de Exportadores de Banano del Ecuador) <\/em>and Coordinator of the Cl\u00faster Bananero del Ecuador <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-justify\">Business strategist with proven ability to manage multidisciplinary teams. From 2010 to 2013, in his capacity as Executive Director of the Ecuadorian-Chinese Chamber of Commerce (CCECH), he led the organizing team of the first business fair of Chinese companies in Ecuador: \u201cEXPO CHINA 2011\u201d, in which national and foreign companies participated with remarkable success. With this experience, he led the subsequent teams that marketed and executed the 2012 and 2013 editions of this event. Between 2013 and 2015 he completed a Master&#8217;s degree in International Relations at Beijing University, the most prestigious academic center in China and ranked 17th worldwide. In 2012 he founded with his brother, Annex Asia Machinery &amp;amp;amp;amp; Asia Surveyors based in China. In 2014 he was part of the Board of Directors of CCEC and from 2017 to 2021 he was appointed Chairman of the Board of Directors of CCECH and Vice President of the Federation of Binational Chambers of Ecuador (FECABE).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-justify\">Since January 2020, he has served as Executive Director of the Association of Banana Exporters of Ecuador (AEBE). He was invited by the Ministry of Commerce of China (MOFCOM) to participate in programs for Leaders of the Chambers of Commerce and Industry of Latin America and the Caribbean in 2011. He also participated between 2012-2014 in training programs for International Chambers of Commerce, organized by the China Council for the Promotion of International Trade (CCPIT). In 2019 he was selected by the China Youth Federation for the \u201cBridge to the Future\u201d program; and in 2021, the Government of the United States of America invited him to be part of the International Visitors Leadership Program (IVLP).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-buttons uagb-buttons__outer-wrap uagb-btn__default-btn uagb-btn-tablet__default-btn uagb-btn-mobile__default-btn uagb-block-5d0abd98\"><div class=\"uagb-buttons__wrap uagb-buttons-layout-wrap\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-buttons-child uagb-buttons__outer-wrap uagb-block-d0a168a6 wp-block-button\"><div class=\"uagb-button__wrapper\"><a class=\"uagb-buttons-repeater wp-block-button__link\" href=\"#\" onclick=\"return false;\" rel=\"follow noopener\" target=\"_self\"><div class=\"uagb-button__link\">Coming soon<br>Ticket for the forum will be available soon<\/div><\/a><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-tabs-child uagb-tabs__body-container uagb-inner-tab-3\" aria-labelledby=\"uagb-tabs__tab3\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>SPONSORS<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"335\" src=\"https:\/\/clac-comerciojusto.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/BANNER-BANANO-INTERNO-5-1024x335.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-27514\" srcset=\"https:\/\/clac-comerciojusto.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/BANNER-BANANO-INTERNO-5-1024x335.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/clac-comerciojusto.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/BANNER-BANANO-INTERNO-5-300x98.jpg 300w, https:\/\/clac-comerciojusto.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/BANNER-BANANO-INTERNO-5-768x251.jpg 768w, https:\/\/clac-comerciojusto.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/BANNER-BANANO-INTERNO-5-1536x502.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/clac-comerciojusto.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/BANNER-BANANO-INTERNO-5-600x196.jpg 600w, https:\/\/clac-comerciojusto.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/BANNER-BANANO-INTERNO-5.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Be part of the event for sustainable Fairtrade banana. Check out the sponsorship packages here or contact us at willy.p@clac-comerciojusto.org<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>\ud83c\udfc6 Our Main Partners<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>\ud83c\udfaf Sponsorship Packages: Unique Opportunities for your Brand<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/clac-comerciojusto.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/PATROCINIOS-FORO-DE-BANANO-1.pdf\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2481\" height=\"728\" src=\"https:\/\/clac-comerciojusto.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/patrocinio-es.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-26605\"\/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-tabs-child uagb-tabs__body-container uagb-inner-tab-4\" aria-labelledby=\"uagb-tabs__tab4\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>YOUR VISIT<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image alignfull size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"720\" height=\"457\" src=\"https:\/\/clac-comerciojusto.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Rodadero_2023.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-26538\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-justify\"><em><em>Santa Marta, Colombia, is the venue for the Fifth Edition of the Fairtrade Banana Forum, one of the leading origins in the production of Fairtrade bananas<\/em><\/em>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-justify\"><em><strong>\ud83c\udfaf And that&#8217;s not all! The forum is complemented by the III Colombian Banana Congress of ASBAMA, creating a complete experience for all attendees.<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-ast-global-color-5-color has-text-color has-background\" style=\"background-color:#dcb52a\"><strong><em>\ud83d\udccd <\/em>LOCATION:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"554\" src=\"https:\/\/clac-comerciojusto.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/hotel-zuana.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-27352\" srcset=\"https:\/\/clac-comerciojusto.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/hotel-zuana.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/clac-comerciojusto.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/hotel-zuana-300x162.jpg 300w, https:\/\/clac-comerciojusto.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/hotel-zuana-768x416.jpg 768w, https:\/\/clac-comerciojusto.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/hotel-zuana-600x325.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\">\u2022<em>\ud83d\udccc&nbsp;<strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.zuana.com\/\">Hotel Zuana<\/a><\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Address:<\/strong>&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/search\/?api=1&amp;query=Zuana+Beach+Resort,Carrera+2+#+6-80+Santa+Marta+Magdalena+Colombia\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" class=\"ek-link\">Carrera 2 # 6-80 Santa Marta, Magdalena 470006<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Distance:<\/strong> From Simon Bolivar International Airport: 5 minutes<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"has-ast-global-color-4-background-color has-background\"><strong>For accommodation reservations, write to <a href=\"mailto:ventas@zuana.com.co\" class=\"ek-link\">ventas@zuana.com.co<\/a> with copy to <a href=\"mailto:willy.p@clac-comerciojusto.org\" class=\"ek-link\">willy.p@clac-comerciojusto.org<\/a>.<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-ast-global-color-5-color has-text-color has-background\" style=\"background-color:#dcb52a\"><strong><em> <\/em><strong>PROPOSALS FOR NEARBY ACCOMMODATIONS:<\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"767\" src=\"https:\/\/clac-comerciojusto.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/HOTEL-WEST-PLAZA.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-27355\" srcset=\"https:\/\/clac-comerciojusto.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/HOTEL-WEST-PLAZA.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/clac-comerciojusto.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/HOTEL-WEST-PLAZA-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/clac-comerciojusto.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/HOTEL-WEST-PLAZA-768x575.jpg 768w, https:\/\/clac-comerciojusto.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/HOTEL-WEST-PLAZA-600x449.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-ast-global-color-4-background-color has-background\"><strong>HOTEL WEST PLAZA<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Address:<\/strong>&nbsp;Bello Mar, Cra. 4 #No 132 30 sector, Gaira, Santa Marta, Magdalena, Colombia&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Distance to the Forum: <\/strong>Walking 5 minutes \/ Vehicle 2 minutes<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"329\" src=\"https:\/\/clac-comerciojusto.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/SANTORINI.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-27367\" srcset=\"https:\/\/clac-comerciojusto.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/SANTORINI.jpg 500w, https:\/\/clac-comerciojusto.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/SANTORINI-300x197.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-ast-global-color-4-background-color has-background\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/hotelsantorini.com.co\/\">HOTEL SANTORINI<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Address:<\/strong>&nbsp;Bello Horizonte \u2013 Carrera 2 N\u00b0 4-49<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Distance to the Forum: <\/strong>Walking 5 minutes \/ Vehicle 2 minutes<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"758\" src=\"https:\/\/clac-comerciojusto.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/casa-ines.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-27373\" srcset=\"https:\/\/clac-comerciojusto.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/casa-ines.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/clac-comerciojusto.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/casa-ines-300x222.jpg 300w, https:\/\/clac-comerciojusto.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/casa-ines-768x569.jpg 768w, https:\/\/clac-comerciojusto.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/casa-ines-600x444.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-ast-global-color-4-background-color has-background\"><strong>HOSTAL CASA IN\u00c9S<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Address: <\/strong>San Jos\u00e9 del Zua\u00f1a, Cl. 128 #7-55, Santa Marta, Magdalena, Colombia<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Distance to the Forum: <\/strong>Walking 9 minutes \/ Vehicle 6 minutes<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/clac-comerciojusto.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/OASIS.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-27364\" srcset=\"https:\/\/clac-comerciojusto.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/OASIS.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/clac-comerciojusto.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/OASIS-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/clac-comerciojusto.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/OASIS-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/clac-comerciojusto.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/OASIS-600x400.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-ast-global-color-4-background-color has-background\"><strong>HOTEL OASIS TROPICAL<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Address:&nbsp;<\/strong>Bello Horizonte, Cl. 135 #1- 150, Santa Marta, Magdalena, Colombia.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Distance to the Forum: <\/strong>Walking 5 minutes \/ Vehicle 2 minutes<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"700\" height=\"467\" src=\"https:\/\/clac-comerciojusto.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/hotel-palm-bay.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-27370\" srcset=\"https:\/\/clac-comerciojusto.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/hotel-palm-bay.jpg 700w, https:\/\/clac-comerciojusto.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/hotel-palm-bay-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/clac-comerciojusto.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/hotel-palm-bay-600x400.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-ast-global-color-4-background-color has-background\"><strong>HOTEL PALM BAY BELLO HORIZONTE<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Address: <\/strong>Santa Marta Calle 121 #2-20 Bello Horizonte<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"311\" height=\"162\" src=\"https:\/\/clac-comerciojusto.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/guadalupe.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-27376\" srcset=\"https:\/\/clac-comerciojusto.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/guadalupe.jpg 311w, https:\/\/clac-comerciojusto.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/guadalupe-300x156.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 311px) 100vw, 311px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-ast-global-color-4-background-color has-background\"><strong>HOTEL GUADALUPE<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Distance to the Forum:<\/strong> Walking 7 minutes \/ Vehicle 2 minutes<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"259\" height=\"194\" src=\"https:\/\/clac-comerciojusto.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/marly.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-27379\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-ast-global-color-4-background-color has-background\"><strong>HOTEL CASA MARLY<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Address: <\/strong>Calle 136A # 4-75, Santa Marta, Magdalena, Colombia<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Distance to the Forum: <\/strong>Walking 13 minutes \/ Vehicle 5 minutes<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>You can also search using <a href=\"https:\/\/www.booking.com\/index.html?keep_landing=1&amp;sid=d1164d9993f6825b1c497312e3bd1948&amp;aid=318615;label=English-EN-ROW-131246323804-NGOm4LHuPwr8Q_zvyooCNwS634117823511:pl:ta:p1:p2:ac:ap:neg:fi:tidsa-1227182654382:lp1012108:li:dec:dm:ag131246323804:cmp108539905;ws=&amp;gad_source=1&amp;gclid=Cj0KCQjw1um-BhDtARIsABjU5x4dIiegFk_rdnWfA8BHdRFdtpuVrm2lqtJjk7hxq8u517io8fCIra0aAlkiEALw_wcB\" class=\"ek-link\">Booking<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-tabs-child uagb-tabs__body-container uagb-inner-tab-5\" aria-labelledby=\"uagb-tabs__tab5\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>PRODUCTION DATA<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Discover the most relevant data on Fairtrade banana production in Latin America and the Caribbean:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image alignfull size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/clac-comerciojusto.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/ENG_InfoBananaCLAC-tamano-carta.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1328\" 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Ut elit tellus, luctus nec ullamcorper mattis, pulvinar dapibus leo.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-a89b3969 wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button has-custom-width wp-block-button__width-50\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-background wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/forms\/d\/e\/1FAIpQLSczKqdFsltWztSO4wAA7xB98iWpVJ7jFVj_FuGpnMrvx_VH5Q\/viewform\" style=\"background-color:#80b109\"><strong>INDIVIDUAL REGISTRATION<\/strong><\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-button has-custom-width wp-block-button__width-50\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-background wp-element-button\" style=\"background-color:#80b109\"><strong>REGISTRATION AS AN ORGANIZATION<\/strong><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-info-box uagb-block-91f1c430 uagb-infobox__content-wrap  uagb-infobox-icon-above-title uagb-infobox-image-valign-top\"><div class=\"uagb-ifb-content\"><div class=\"uagb-ifb-icon-wrap\"><svg xmlns=\"https:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 512 512\"><path d=\"M464 64C490.5 64 512 85.49 512 112C512 127.1 504.9 141.3 492.8 150.4L275.2 313.6C263.8 322.1 248.2 322.1 236.8 313.6L19.2 150.4C7.113 141.3 0 127.1 0 112C0 85.49 21.49 64 48 64H464zM217.6 339.2C240.4 356.3 271.6 356.3 294.4 339.2L512 176V384C512 419.3 483.3 448 448 448H64C28.65 448 0 419.3 0 384V176L217.6 339.2z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/div><div class=\"uagb-ifb-title-wrap\"><h2 class=\"uagb-ifb-title\"><strong><strong>Questions? 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