Leonardo Sánchez Hernández

Leonardo Sánchez Hernández

politician Costa Rica

Leonardo Sánchez Hernández is the new Minister of Education in Costa Rica, having taken over from Anna Katharina Müller. With a focus on improving communication and collaboration with public universities and educational organizations, Sánchez aims to implement a pragmatic plan that incorporates aspects of his predecessor's 'Ruta de la Educación' while emphasizing realistic goals within the constraints of the current budget.

Global Media Ratings
Dominance
0.00%
Persistence
1 wks
Reach
20,048
Power
244$
Sentiment
6.50
Countries Mentioned
Country Mentions Sentiment Dominance + Persistence x Population = Reach x GDP (millions) = Power
Costa Rica 4 6.50 0.36% +10% 5,094,118 20,048 $62,000 244$
Totals 4 5,094,118 20,048 $62,000 244$
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Recent Mentions

Costa Rica Costa Rica: Leonardo Sánchez Hernández stated that the new tests to be applied from 2026 will be more robust. 7

La Nación – main Costa Rican daily, est. 1946: Esta es la decisión del MEP tras reclamo de estudiantes que reprobaron las pruebas nacionales

Costa Rica Costa Rica: Leonardo Sánchez Hernández previously held the position of Deputy Minister of Planning before becoming the Minister of Education. 7

La Nación – main Costa Rican daily, est. 1946: MEP nombra, 10 meses después, nueva viceministra de planificación

Costa Rica Costa Rica: The Minister of Education, Leonardo Sánchez Hernández, commented that a technical team from the MEP is working on the final review stage of the new regulations for private educational centers. 7

La Nación – main Costa Rican daily, est. 1946: Estas son las obligaciones que deben cumplir escuelas y colegios privados: le contamos lo que pueden hacer y lo que no

Costa Rica Costa Rica: Leonardo Sánchez Hernández, the Minister of Education, assured that the Law 9999 is no longer the same that generated fear among teachers when it was approved in 2021. 5

La Nación – main Costa Rican daily, est. 1946: Educadores trabajan en las aulas con miedo: 9 de cada 10 temen denuncias falsas en su contra

Costa Rica Costa Rica: Sánchez, the head of the Ministry of Education, highlighted that the use of vaping devices could lead to students losing the academic year. 6

La Nación – main Costa Rican daily, est. 1946: Tráfico de vapeadores en colegios: estudiantes los ocultan en genitales, en sanitarios y hasta los alquilan

Costa Rica Costa Rica: Leonardo Sánchez Hernández, the Minister of Education, commented on the need for a suitability test for teachers. 7

La Nación – main Costa Rican daily, est. 1946: Nuevos docentes de III Ciclo aseguran que su formación inicial fue de alta calidad

Costa Rica Costa Rica: Leonardo Sánchez Hernández, the Minister of Education, affirmed that the new rules are not retroactive. 6

La Nación – main Costa Rican daily, est. 1946: ¿Qué pasará con el uso de uñas postizas en colegios? Esto dice el MEP

Costa Rica Costa Rica: Leonardo Sánchez Hernández is the Minister of Education who detailed the process for the mandatory suitability test for teachers. 7

La Nación – main Costa Rican daily, est. 1946: MEP fija fecha para la prueba obligatoria que tendrán que hacer quienes quieran enseñar en el sistema público

Costa Rica Costa Rica: Leonardo Sánchez Hernandez is the head of the MEP who commented on the verification process for professional development courses. 6

La Nación – main Costa Rican daily, est. 1946: Docentes del MEP pagan cursos para ganar puntos de carrera profesional y aumentar salario

Costa Rica Costa Rica: Leonardo Sánchez Hernández, the Minister of Education, stated that the new rules will not be retroactive. 6

La Nación – main Costa Rican daily, est. 1946: ¿Qué pasará con los estudiantes que ya tienen tatuajes? MEP explica cambio para clases en Costa Rica en 2026