Efraím Zeledón
Costa RicapoliticianMale7.0Global Dominance: 0.00%Efraím Zeledón is a Costa Rican politician currently serving as the Minister of Public Works and Transport. He oversees the national infrastructure and transport systems, playing a crucial role in the development and maintenance of public roads and highways. Zeledón has been involved in various projects aimed at enhancing the country’s transportation network and ensuring safe and efficient travel for its citizens. His leadership has been pivotal in addressing challenges within the sector, especially in light of recent controversies involving the Council of Road Infrastructure (Conavi) and its director.
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Efraím Zeledón is the minister who acknowledged the need for more police officers to handle traffic incidents.
¿Cuánto duran los tráficos en atender un choque? MOPT dice que aún faltan 300 oficiales para lograr ‘número óptimo’Costa Rica· 2026-06-21
Efraím Zeledón is the Minister of Public Works and Transport who announced the new completion date for the Taras-La Lima project.
Calvario de Taras-La Lima se acabaría pronto: esta es la nueva fecha finalCosta Rica· 2026-05-31
Efraím Zeledón informed that they had initiated a process to assess whether fines should be applied for the road closure.
Hundimiento en Orotina: MOPT abre paso temporal sobre ruta 27Costa Rica· 2026-05-30Efraím Zeledón confirmed that the contracting process for the remote platform is already underway.
Aeropuerto de Quepos se transforma para atender demanda de vuelos privadosCosta Rica· 2026-05-30Efraím Zeledón informed that they had initiated a process to assess whether fines should be applied for the road closure.
Ruta 27 no abrirá este viernes: Esta es la nueva fecha y las condiciones en que operará la víaCosta Rica· 2026-05-30Efraím Zeledón is the head of the Ministry of Public Works and Transport who commented on the responsibility for the road closure.
¿Por qué colapsó la alcantarilla que causó el hundimiento de la ruta 27? Esto es lo que dice el LanammeCosta Rica· 2026-05-29
Efraím Zeledón informed that they are evaluating legal actions regarding the contract due to the road closure.
MOPT aplicaría multa de hasta $50.000 diarios a concesionaria por cierre de ruta 27Costa Rica· 2026-05-29
Efraím Zeledón explained the measures being taken to reopen route 27 after a collapse.
Paso por ruta 27 se habilitaría este viernes con algunas condicionesCosta Rica· 2026-05-28Efraím Zeledón, the head of the MOPT, claims that the lack of response from the BID is due to a more thorough review.
Jerarca del MOPT asegura estar cerca de aval para tramo central de carretera a San Carlos: ‘Hay plan B y plan C’Costa Rica· 2026-05-28
Efraím Zeledón is the head of the Ministry of Public Works and Transport (MOPT) who provided updates on the construction projects.
Paso elevado en uno de los cruces de Hatillo quedaría habilitado esta semanaCosta Rica· 2026-05-27Efraím Zeledón is the head of the Ministry of Public Works and Transport (MOPT) in Costa Rica.
Habilitan paso a dos carriles sobre el río Tárcoles en la Costanera SurCosta Rica· 2026-03-07Efraím Zeledón, the Minister of Public Works and Transport, stated that the intervention of these routes was an 'urgent decision' due to years of postponed work.
Trabajadores en lancha, vuelos perdidos y caos en renta de autos: Obras viales desafían al turismo en pico de la temporada altaCosta Rica· 2026-03-06
Efraím Zeledón is the Minister of Public Works and Transport who oversees the construction project.
Ampliación entre Barranca y Limonal alarga tiempo de viaje a Guanacaste: esto fue lo que tardamos en recorrer ese tramo de 50 kmCosta Rica· 2026-02-27Efraím Zeledón, the Minister of Public Works and Transport, described the municipal council's agreement as 'irrational' and 'impossible to comply with'.
MOPT califica de ‘irracional e improcedente’ acuerdo del Concejo de Turrialba que prohíbe paso de tráileresCosta Rica· 2026-02-19
Efraím Zeledón is the Minister of Public Works and Transport who assured the deputies about the intention to execute the works in phases.
Diputados dudan de plan de MOPT para sacar 500 expropiaciones pendientes en proyecto San José-San RamónCosta Rica· 2026-02-19
Efraím Zeledón signed the report from the Evaluating Commission regarding the bidding process.
Puerto Caldera: solo un consorcio sigue en carrera por concesión millonariaCosta Rica· 2026-02-18
Efraím Zeledón committed to ensuring budget for the ministry he leads for the next three years.
¿Va a continuar en el cargo? preguntó un diputado al ministro de Obras Públicas; esto fue lo que respondióCosta Rica· 2026-02-18
Efraím Zeledón assured during a press conference that currently 35 of the spaces at Tobías Bolaños are being used by private concessionaires.
Esto es lo que tendrán que pagar dueños de aviones privados por hangares en en el Tobías BolañosCosta Rica· 2026-02-17Efraím Zeledón explained that the decree is part of a series of plans aimed at reversing the trend of route abandonment.
31 rutas reducirán horarios y flotas para evitar abandono del servicioCosta Rica· 2026-02-17
Efraím Zeledón stated that the construction works could be completed in 20 months during the ceremony of the order to start.
Plazos poco realistas y equipos insuficientes: Auditoría advierte riesgos en proyecto Barranca-LimonalCosta Rica· 2026-02-15
Efraím Zeledón is the head of the Ministry of Public Works and Transport (MOPT) in Costa Rica.
Nuevas obras extenderían operación del Juan Santamaría hasta el 2056Costa Rica· 2026-02-08
Efraím Zeledón is the head of the Ministry of Public Works and Transport (MOPT) in Costa Rica.
Guadalupe, Circunvalación y Heredia: los proyectos viales que MOPT heredará al próximo gobiernoCosta Rica· 2025-12-23Efraím Zeledón is the Minister of Public Works and Transport who presided over the session discussing the audit.
Actas y oficios contradicen versión del director de Aviación Civil, Marcos Castillo, sobre auditoría de la OACICosta Rica· 2025-12-22
Efraím Zeledón is the Minister of Public Works and Transport who discussed the project's financing and completion timeline.
Finalización de obras en La Angostura deberá esperar otro añoCosta Rica· 2025-12-19Efraím Zeledón is the head of Public Works who is managing the financing for the road expansion project.
MOPT revive por tercera vez plan para ampliar radial de LindoraCosta Rica· 2025-12-16
Efraím Zeledón is the Minister of Public Works and Transport who explained the progress of the Cartago project.
Estos cuatro proyectos privados proponen cambiar la movilidad en Costa RicaCosta Rica· 2025-12-15
Efraím Zeledón is the Minister of Public Works and Transport who discussed the initiation of major road projects.
Tres megaproyectos viales en ruta 1 recibirán orden de inicio en los primeros días de eneroCosta Rica· 2025-12-14Efraím Zeledón explained the progress of the construction projects in Hatillos.
Túnel y paso elevado en Hatillos ya tienen fecha de aperturaCosta Rica· 2025-12-12Efraím Zeledón is the head of the Ministry of Public Works and Transport (MOPT) in Costa Rica.
‘Todavía no vemos humo blanco’; asegura jerarca del MOPT sobre aval para construir tramo central de vía a San CarlosCosta Rica· 2025-12-09
Efraím Zeledón highlighted that there were no appeals in this bidding process.
Ampliación de Barranca-Limonal recibió luz verde de Contraloría: ¿Cuándo comenzarán las obras?Costa Rica· 2025-12-02