Efraím Zeledón
Costa RicapoliticianMale7.3Global 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, the head of the MOPT, committed to signing the contract with CHEC next September.
Costo de carretera a San Carlos aumentó $200 millones tras permanecer ocho años varadaCosta Rica· 2026-08-06
Efraím Zeledón explained that the bridge had a series of structural and hydraulic problems.
Conavi inicia demolición de histórico puente de Tures en Santo Domingo de HerediaCosta Rica· 2026-08-04Efraím Zeledón, the Minister of Public Works, announced that the Chomes interchange will be the first to be opened.
Obras entre Barranca y Limonal ya tienen fecha de finalizaciónCosta Rica· 2026-07-29Efraím Zeledón confirmed that the work will be executed through the Emergency Program for Comprehensive and Resilient Infrastructure Reconstruction.
¿Viaja por Circunvalación? Una nueva obra será la causa de las presas en los próximos mesesCosta Rica· 2026-07-12Efraím Zeledón confirmed he recently requested authorization to modify the mechanism for executing a project.
Contratos de obra vial se concentran en pocas manos; cuatro empresas dominan el mercadoCosta Rica· 2026-07-12
Efraím Zeledón is the Minister of Public Works and Transport discussing the construction of containment walls on route 32.
10 muros de contención frenarían derrumbes en ruta 32Costa Rica· 2026-07-11
Efraím Zeledón is the head of the Ministry of Public Works and Transport (MOPT) overseeing the construction of a new tunnel in San Pedro.
Túnel de San Pedro inicia fase clave este semestreCosta Rica· 2026-07-08
Efraím Zeledón is the head of the Ministry of Public Works and Transport (MOPT) in Costa Rica.
MOPT extenderá permiso a Dekra pero busca incluir segunda empresa en servicio de revisión técnicaCosta Rica· 2026-07-08Efraím Zeledón explained the optimization proposal for the Coyol interchange design.
Dos nuevas obras agravarán aún más el tránsito para quienes viajan desde Occidente en los próximos mesesCosta Rica· 2026-07-07Efraím Zeledón is the Minister of Public Works who discussed the archaeological rescue process.
Hallan valiosas piezas arqueológicas de entre los años 800 y 1500 d.C. en sitio del futuro aeropuerto sur de Costa RicaCosta Rica· 2026-07-04
Efraím Zeledón is the Minister of Public Works and Transport who provided details about upcoming road projects.
Siete obras viales arrancan en los próximos meses: vea cuándo, dónde y cómo afectarán el tránsitoCosta Rica· 2026-07-03
Efraím Zeledón, the Minister of Public Works and Transport, assured that the project presented by the government is a consensus text elaborated with the participation of formal taxi drivers and the platforms.
Cuota anual, seguro voluntario y pago de impuestos: estas son las condiciones que impone proyecto impulsado por gobierno a choferes de UberCosta Rica· 2026-06-30
Efraím Zeledón, the head of the MOPT, stated that the contract allowed for economic sanctions against the company for each day of closure.
Hundimiento cumple un mes en la Ruta 27 y contrato pone en duda multa de $50.000 diarios a GlobalvíaCosta Rica· 2026-06-25
Efraím Zeledón explained that the construction will solve the lack of space for parking flights during the high season.
Arrancan obras para ampliar plataforma de estacionamiento de vuelos privados en aeropuerto de LiberiaCosta Rica· 2026-06-25Efraím 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
