Carlos Palacios Franco
Carlos Palacios Franco is a prominent Costa Rican politician and leader of the political party Esperanza y Libertad. He gained attention recently for renouncing his party's participation in a chavista alliance announced by government deputy Pilar Cisneros, citing a lack of respect and representation during the alliance's launch. Palacios has a history of political activism, having previously co-founded the Partido Pueblo Soberano (PPSO) before establishing his own party in December 2022. He is known for his outspoken nature, emphasizing his independence from corrupt influences and his commitment to serving the needs of the common people.
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Carlos Palacios Franco is the president of the group that criticized the toxic leadership of the chavista alliance.
Alianza de partidos chavistas naufraga antes del inicio de la campaña electoral
Costa Rica· 2025-09-21
Carlos Palacios Franco, president of the party, described the leaders of the movement as 'toxic'.
Laura Fernández organiza convivio con hospedaje pago para delegados de Pueblo Soberano antes de la elección de candidatos a diputadosCosta Rica· 2025-08-20
Carlos Palacios Franco is the president of the National Executive Committee and criticized the chavista leaders.
¿Qué pasa en el chavismo? Cinco tropiezos marcan arranque de la campaña electoralCosta Rica· 2025-08-01
Carlos Palacios Franco, president of the party Esperanza y Libertad, argued that the movement has toxic leadership.
Pilar Cisneros abandona comando de alianza chavista que ella misma convocóCosta Rica· 2025-07-31
Carlos Palacios Franco is the president of the party Esperanza y Libertad.
Pueblo Soberano acusa a exmiembros de alianza chavista de querer sacar provecho personalCosta Rica· 2025-07-30
Carlos Palacios Franco is the president of the Esperanza y Libertad party that resigned from the alliance.
Renuncia segundo partido a la alianza chavista de Pilar Cisneros: ‘Fuimos sistemáticamente invisibilizados’Costa Rica· 2025-07-30Carlos Palacios Franco announced his resignation from the coalition supporting the PPSO, calling its leaders 'toxic'.
Pilar Cisneros se quedó con el vehículo que no le gustaba: Radiografía del partido Pueblo Soberano, el nuevo ‘taxi’ del chavismoCosta Rica· 2025-07-27
Carlos Palacios Franco, president of Esperanza y Libertad, argued that the movement has toxic leadership.
Así va la carrera por las elecciones, partido por partidoCosta Rica· 2025-07-20
Carlos Palacios Franco resigned from the alliance, citing dissatisfaction with the leadership.
Esto dijeron Pilar Cisneros y Francisco Gamboa horas antes de revelarse renuncia de partido a alianza chavistaCosta Rica· 2025-07-17Carlos Palacios Franco explained the reasons that led his party to renounce the chavista alliance.
Presidente de partido que renunció a la alianza chavista califica de tóxica a la dirigencia del movimientoCosta Rica· 2025-07-17Carlos Palacios Franco is the president of the National Executive Committee and led the political group Esperanza y Libertad.
Renuncia uno de los cinco partidos de la alianza chavista anunciada por Pilar CisnerosCosta Rica· 2025-07-17