Ruby Muñoz leads coffee sector advocacy in San Lorenzo

María Ruby Muñoz López, a 67-year-old community leader, has dedicated decades to supporting coffee-producing communities in the northern Nariño region of Colombia. Her work focuses on the defense of the peasantry and improving living conditions through direct engagement with rural populations in municipalities such as San Lorenzo, Taminango, and El Tablón de Gómez.

A central pillar of her leadership is the improvement of rural infrastructure. She has advocated for the construction of roads, bridges, and 'placas huella' to facilitate access to healthcare, education, and economic markets. Additionally, her management has supported projects including coffee drying patios, sanitary unit improvements, community hall repairs, and initiatives to enhance coffee bean quality.