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Ex-President José Figueres ‘saw life flash before his eyes’ in near airplane accident

“Upon landing we went through a difficult situation, one of those that makes us see our life pass before our eyes. Thankfully, everything turned out OK,” Figueres said.

Ex-President José María Figueres Olsen to head Liberation Party

A majority of National Liberation Party (PLN) delegates on Saturday elected ex-President José María Figueres Olsen, who ruled Costa Rica from 1994-1998, to chair the party for the next four years.

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.

Ex-President Figueres coming home ‘soon’

In an interview with Channel 7’s Telenoticias, former Costa Rican president José María Figueres explained his side of the Alcatel corruption case and announced he will return to Costa Rica after a lengthy self-exile.

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