Michael Álvarez
Michael Álvarez is the mayor of Paraíso, Costa Rica, known for his leadership in local governance and community development. Recently, he has been in the news for his role in the ongoing conflict with the Instituto Costarricense de Acueductos y Alcantarillados (AyA) regarding a significant water service charge that the municipality is contesting as irregular.
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Recent news mentions
Michael Álvarez is the mayor of Paraíso who appeared alongside Redondo in the Assembly.
Cartagineses alzan la voz: alcalde entrega 25.000 firmas contra cobros de AyA
Costa Rica· 2025-07-16
Michael Álvarez is the mayor who was insulted by President Rodrigo Chaves.
Un tren más chico, un carro de $93.000 y aparentes cobros excesivos en los recibos de agua del AyACosta Rica· 2025-06-12
Michael Álvarez is the mayor of Paraíso who was insulted by President Rodrigo Chaves.
Concejo Municipal de Paraíso declara no grato al presidente Rodrigo ChavesCosta Rica· 2025-06-11
Michael Álvarez, the mayor of Paraíso, accompanied Mario Redondo Poveda during the commission meeting.
Alcalde de Cartago acusa al AyA de ‘sacarse de la manga’ cobro por ¢16.300 millonesCosta Rica· 2025-06-09
Michael Álvarez is the mayor of Paraíso and has raised concerns about the government's actions regarding water supply.
Señales preocupantes de un posible uso del Estado para amedrentar: el caso de Paraíso y la sombra de la DISCosta Rica· 2025-06-08
Michael Álvarez is the mayor of Paraíso who is questioning the legitimacy of the charges made by the AyA.
Diputados aceleran trámite de plan para perdonar deudas de Paraíso y Cartago con AyACosta Rica· 2025-06-06
