| José Antonio Murgas Aponte | |
| Office: | Minister of Labour and Social Security |
| Term Start: | 17 April 1973 |
| Term End: | 7 August 1974 |
| President: | Misael Pastrana Borrero |
| Predecessor: | Crispín Villazón de Armas |
| Successor: | María Elena Jiménez de Crovo |
| Office2: | Governor of the Department of Cesar |
| Term Start2: | 22 August 1970 |
| Term End2: | 17 June 1971 |
| Predecessor2: | Alfonso Araújo Cotes |
| Successor2: | Manuel Germán Cuello |
| Party: | Liberal |
| Death Place: | Valledupar, Cesar Department, Colombia |
| Nationality: | Colombia |
| Spouse: | Margarita Puche Lacouture |
| Children: | Carlos Murgas Puche |
| Occupation: | Politician |
José Antonio Murgas (1930 – 24 May 2024) was a Colombian politician. He was minister of work and social security under the presidency of Misael Pastrana by Decree 739 of 17 April 1973, replacing Crispín Villazón de Armas.[1] Murgas was also appointed governor of the Department of Cesar between 22 August 1970 and 17 June 1971.[2] Murgas was also the ambassador of Colombia to the United Nations.
Murgas died on 24 May 2024, at the age of 94.[3] [4]