Juan Rafael Mora Porras
Juan Rafael Mora Porras was the President of Costa Rica during the 1856-1857 National Campaign against the filibuster William Walker, known for his decisive actions and support for Juan Santamaría's legacy, including the approval of a pension for Santamaría's mother shortly after his death.
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Juan Rafael Mora Porras called on the Costa Rican people to defend their freedom against a real and concrete threat.
Abstenerse de votar no es un acto inocuo ni neutral
Costa Rica· 2026-01-26
Juan Rafael Mora Porras is the subject of a historical radionovela about his rise to power.
La señal que ignoramos de niños y que muchas veces dice quiénes seremos de grandesCosta Rica· 2025-11-17
Juan Rafael Mora Porras was commemorated during a government council session.
Rodrigo Chaves contradice a su ministro de Justicia sobre el término ‘megacárcel’Costa Rica· 2025-09-30
Juan Rafael Mora Porras is commemorated during the legislative session.
Reclamos y críticas a Rodrigo Chaves colmaron última sesión de la Asamblea Legislativa en PuntarenasCosta Rica· 2025-09-30
Juan Rafael Mora Porras is mentioned as a historical figure whose legacy is respected.
Las caminatas guiadas a lugares prohibidos son un peligro; ¡que alguien ponga orden!Costa Rica· 2025-09-27
Juan Rafael Mora Porras is referenced as a former president whose project of nation is being threatened by current challenges.
Rodrigo Chaves se ausenta del acto de Independencia y vicepresidenta acusa a oposición de ‘filibusteros’Costa Rica· 2025-09-15
President Juan Rafael Mora Porras signed the Concordato Lorenzana-Antonelli in 1852.
El papado y Costa Rica: un vínculo de siglosCosta Rica· 2025-06-29
Juan Rafael Mora Porras was the head of state who approved the war pension for Manuela Carvajal.
11 de abril: ¿Existió Juan Santamaría o solo es una linda historia alajuelense?Costa Rica· 2025-04-12
