Evita Arguedas Maklouf

Evita Arguedas Maklouf is a Costa Rican politician and legal expert known for her previous role as a deputy in the Legislative Assembly from 2006 to 2010. Initially elected under the Movimiento Libertario party, she later became an independent and aligned herself with the National Liberation Party during the 2010 elections. With a specialization in Public Law, banking, institutional development, and public policy, Arguedas has held significant positions including board member of the Banco de Costa Rica and the Banco Internacional de Costa Rica. Recently, she was chosen by presidential candidate José Aguilar Berrocal as the candidate for the first vice presidency for the 2026 elections, aiming to foster dialogue and cooperation among various sectors in Costa Rica.