Óscar Arias
Costa RicapoliticianMaleb. 19406.7Global Dominance: 0.00%Óscar Arias is a Costa Rican politician and former president, known for his efforts in promoting peace and democracy in Central America during the 1980s. He won the Nobel Peace Prize in 1987 for his role in negotiating peace agreements to end civil wars in the region. Arias has been a prominent advocate for reducing conflict and fostering cooperation among Central American nations, and his stance on establishing strong relations with China reflects the changing geopolitical landscape.
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Óscar Arias is mentioned for restoring the possibility of alternate re-election after his term.
8 desesperantes horas de San José a LiberiaCosta Rica· 2026-09-23
Óscar Arias, the former president of Costa Rica and Nobel Peace Prize winner, restored diplomatic ties with Cuba in 2009.
Costa Rica tilda de ‘vil tiranía’ al Gobierno de Cuba y reafirma ruptura diplomática
Panama· 2026-09-20
Óscar Arias is the only former president who successfully took advantage of a constitutional decision allowing re-election.
José Miguel Villalobos intenta allanar el camino para la reelección presidencial consecutivaCosta Rica· 2026-09-13
Óscar Arias was a prominent figure in the Central American peace process during the 1980s.
El legado que el exilio chileno ha dejado en Costa Rica tras el golpe de 1973Costa Rica· 2026-09-13
Óscar Arias is mentioned as a former president whose relationship with Laura Chinchilla serves as a historical reference in the discussion of dual leadership.
Presidencialismo dual: ¿qué significa la convivencia de Laura Fernández y Rodrigo Chaves en el poder?Costa Rica· 2026-09-10
Óscar Arias previously proposed initiatives to modify the tax system during his presidency.
¿Cómo la ‘economía jaguar’ llegó a necesitar un plan fiscal? El contexto económico detrás de la reformaCosta Rica· 2026-08-09
Oscar Arias, the then president of the Republic, promised that the road would be ready in 2012.
Costo de carretera a San Carlos aumentó $200 millones tras permanecer ocho años varadaCosta Rica· 2026-08-06
Óscar Arias is a former president of Costa Rica who contributed to the peace agreements in Central America.
Expresidentes de Costa Rica califican de dictadura a régimen Ortega-Murillo: ‘A las cosas por su nombre’Costa Rica· 2026-07-26
Óscar Arias recalls Fidel Castro's warning to Daniel Ortega about not holding elections.
Óscar Arias recuerda advertencia de Fidel Castro a Daniel Ortega: ‘Los revolucionarios no hacemos elecciones’Costa Rica· 2026-07-26
Óscar Arias is referenced regarding the historical context of Costa Rica's relationship with Israel during his administration.
Manuel Tovar niega que acciones de Israel en Gaza constituyan genocidioCosta Rica· 2026-07-13
During the second government of Óscar Arias, a partial reengineering of the institution was promoted.
La marina de $854 millones que podría cambiar el futuro de LimónCosta Rica· 2026-07-06
Óscar Arias affirmed that, without his candidacy, the PLN could disappear.
De Crucitas a la Sala IV: el costo nacional de la política del vetoCosta Rica· 2026-06-28
Oscar Arias was the president of Costa Rica when Grynspan served as vice minister of Finance.
Costa Rica oficializa candidatura de Rebeca Grynspan para la Secretaría General de la ONU, ¿quiénes más compiten?Costa Rica· 2026-03-03
Óscar Arias is a former president associated with the PLN who dominated the coastal regions after Pacheco.
¿Cómo conquistó Laura Fernández las provincias periféricas? El caso de Buenos Aires revela la estrategiaCosta Rica· 2026-02-16
Óscar Arias was the president during the strategic shift in Costa Rica's diplomatic relations from Taiwan to China.
China advierte a Estados Unidos que ‘conspirar’ sobre Taiwán llevaría a una ‘confrontación’Costa Rica· 2026-02-14
Óscar Arias is an ex-president whose participation is rejected by Álvaro Ramos as part of the old political practices.
¿Quién manda en Liberación Nacional después de otra derrota presidencial?Costa Rica· 2026-02-13
Óscar Arias's transfer of powers returned to the old Estadio Nacional during his time in office.
Los escenarios que han albergado los traspasos de poderes en Costa Rica desde 1949Costa Rica· 2026-02-13
Óscar Arias was the president during the strategic shift in Costa Rica's diplomatic relations with China.
Qué implica la línea roja en el mensaje de Xi Jinping para el gobierno de Laura FernándezCosta Rica· 2026-02-12
Óscar Arias warned that the 'survival of democracy' was at stake following Fernández's election.
Fernández wins Costa Rican presidency, steering Latin America further right | Costa Rica
United Kingdom· 2026-02-02
Óscar Arias, a former president and Nobel Peace Prize winner, criticized the potential constitutional reforms proposed by Laura Fernández.
Laura Fernández es la nueva presidenta de Costa Rica | Internacional | Noticias
Ecuador· 2026-02-02
Óscar Arias warned that the survival of democracy was at stake in the presidential election.
Højrefløjskandidat vinder præsidentvalg i Costa Rica
Denmark· 2026-02-02Óscar Arias criticized the government of Rodrigo Chaves and the official party for their alleged anti-democratic intentions.
Óscar Arias la emprende como nunca contra Rodrigo Chaves y el oficialismo: ‘Todas las dictaduras quieren su propia Constitución’Costa Rica· 2026-02-01
Óscar Arias is included in the group of former presidents on WhatsApp.
¿Estará Rodrigo Chaves en el chat de WhatsApp de los expresidentes? Así respondió José María FigueresCosta Rica· 2026-02-01
Óscar Arias was mentioned in relation to the concession of Crucitas during his government.
Debate de Repretel-Noticias Monumental: ‘Usted puso un abogado defensor de narcos’, le dice Álvaro Ramos a Laura FernándezCosta Rica· 2026-01-28
Óscar Arias was referenced in the context of accusations related to Álvaro Ramos's party.
Debate Repretel-Noticias Monumental: Candidatos se interrogan sobre temas calientes: estos fueron los cruces clave sobre garantías individuales y seguridadCosta Rica· 2026-01-28
Óscar Arias announced his vote for the liberacionista Álvaro Ramos.
Laura Chinchilla admite estar indecisa para las elecciones 2026: ‘Veo en más de un candidato excelentes condiciones para gobernar’Costa Rica· 2026-01-12
Ávila served as Minister of Health during the administrations of Oscar Arias.
Exministra de Salud denuncia suplantación de identidad en videos de ‘medicamentos milagrosos’: advierte potencial estafaCosta Rica· 2025-12-20
Óscar Arias is a former president of Costa Rica mentioned in relation to Laura Fernández's academic work.
La tesis de graduación de la candidata del chavismoCosta Rica· 2025-12-19
Oscar Arias received the Nobel Peace Prize in 1987.
La voz latinoamericana de los Nobel
Dominican Republic· 2025-12-14
Óscar Arias previously used a similar strategy of avoiding debates during his presidential campaigns.
Laura Fernández y la estrategia de no debatir: ventajas y riesgos de una apuesta electoralCosta Rica· 2025-12-12
