Gloria Valerín Rodríguez

Gloria Valerín Rodríguez is a prominent Costa Rican lawyer and politician who served as the Minister of the Condition of Women from 1998 to 2001 and as a deputy from 2002 to 2006. Known for her advocacy for women's rights, Valerín has been a vocal critic of current policies and leadership regarding gender issues in Costa Rica. Recently, she made headlines for her strong condemnation of Minister Cindy Quesada's statements, arguing that the administration's failures have resulted in increased violence against women and a lack of effective policies to protect them.