Las Polticas de Costa Rica

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Nicki Alvino & Sarah Bono

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Costa Rican Government

In April 2003, the Costa Rican Constitutional Court annulled a 1969 constitutional reform which had barred presidents from running for reelection.

Costa Rica is a democratic republic with a very strong system of constitutional checks and balances. Executive responsibilities are vested in a president, who is the country's center of power.

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Political System

Capital of Costa Rica: San Jose Democratic Republic No military/ armed forces President and Vice Presidents elected on the same ticket by popular vote for a single 4 year term Divided into 7 administrative provinces: Alajuela, Cartago, Guanacaste, Heredia, Limon, Puntarenas, San Jose

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Political System Cont.

Costa Rica has long emphasized the development of democracy and respect for human rights. The country's political system has steadily developed, maintaining democratic institutions and an orderly, constitutional scheme for government succession.

Several contributing factors to this trend, include: Enlightened leadership Comparative prosperity Flexible class lines Educational opportunities creating a stable middle class/ high social indicators.

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President of Costa Rica

Laura Chinchilla- 1st female Costa Rican President Worked in areas of judicial reform, public safety, political and institutional reform, trade, technology, and children and youthprograms. Since 1990 she has worked as a consultant in Latin America and Africa for various international agencies
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VP of Costa Rica

Alfio Piva First VicePresident Politician, scientist and environmentalist National Libertarian Party
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VP of Costa Rica

Luis Liberman Ginsburg Elected in February of 2010 Second Vice President Expert in economic affairs

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Jose EnriqueCASTILLO Barrantes

(Foreign Minister)

Eduardo Ulibarri
(Ambassador to United Nations)

Muni FIGUERES Boggs

(Ambassador to
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Sources
http://www.state.gov/r/pa/ei/bgn/2019.htm#political

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