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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
