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news El Financiero 2026-04-19

How Big Cola Emerged in Peru's Civil Conflict

The article details the history of the Big Cola brand, explaining that it was founded by the Añaños family during the period of civil conflict in Ayacucho, Peru. It situates the beverage's origin amidst the violence caused by Sendero Luminoso, noting how the opportunity arose from the lack of refreshment brands reaching remote communities.


La historia de Big Cola muestra cómo la familia Añaños aprovechó el aislamiento provocado por el conflicto armado en Perú para crear una marca que hoy compite a nivel global. <p>Pásele, amigo. ¿Se le antoja un refreso para este calor primaveral? Le ofrecemos la historia de cómo <a href="https://www.elfinanciero.com.mx/food-and-drink/2023/08/17/quien-invento-pepsi-cola-y-por-que-se-llama-asi/" rel="" target="_self" title="https://www.elfinanciero.com.mx/food-and-drink/2023/08/17/quien-invento-pep...

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