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Costa Rican ex-president, Nobel Peace Prize laureate Óscar Arias ondergoes foot surgery

Costa Rica’s former President Óscar Arias Sánchez (1986-1990, 2006-2010) on Sunday underwent surgery on his right foot due to a ruptured tendon. Doctors say he is in good health following the procedure.

Costa Rica’s Solís defends spy agency as lawmakers look to abolish it

Libertarian Movement Party lawmaker and former presidential hopeful Otto Guevara has presented a bill to abolish Costa Rica's Department of Intelligence and Security, and President Luis Guillermo Solís' pick to head the agency has drawn criticism.

Costa Rica’s Chinchilla prepares for final State of the Nation report with little to brag about

Laura Chinchilla, the first woman to be elected president in Costa Rica, and who four years ago was at the peak of her popularity, will deliver her final State of the Nation speech with the lowest approval ratings of any leader in the Americas.

Figueres presents ‘Way Forward’ for Costa Rica

A self-described “civic group” formed by ex-President José María Figueres issues the first in a series of steps to help guide political and social development.

Ex-President José María Figueres quits presidential race

Poll shows San José Mayor Johnny Araya is a favorite for winning his party’s nomination.

Former Costa Rican President José María Figueres confirms 2014 presidential bid

After months of evading the question, Figueres confirmed Friday through a spokesman that he will seek his party’s nomination for a Casa Presidencial bid in 2014.

Ex-President Figueres returns to Costa Rica

A spokesman for the former president said Figueres plans to hold a series of meetings during the week-long visit.

Figueres testifies in legislative probe

Opposition lawmakers were unsatisfied with Figueres' answers

Is Figueres going to run for president?

During a short visit after seven years of self-exile, former President José María Figueres attended meetings with top National Liberation Party figures and set the tone for a possible future presidential campaign.

Figueres is back in Costa Rica

Update: Former president denies any wrongdoing in 2004 Alcatel payment scandal during a press conference at his mother’s home. José María Figueres also announced his intention to return to Costa Rican politics although he stated he would not run for president again.

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