Óscar Arias
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.
Born on Sep 13, 1940 (84 years old)
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Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Costa Rica | 2 | 6.00 | 0.12% | +10% | 5,094,118 | 6,905 | $62,000 | 84$ |
| Switzerland | 1 | 7.00 | 0.07% | +0% | 8,654,622 | 6,069 | $700,000 | 491$ |
| Nicaragua | 1 | 8.00 | 0.19% | +0% | 6,624,554 | 12,789 | $14,000 | 27$ |
| Totals | 4 | 20,373,294 | 25,763 | $776,000 | 602$ |
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Each country's color is based on "Mentions" from the table above.
Recent Mentions
Costa Rica:
Óscar Arias indicated that, in his government, Costa Rica did not exhibit the behavior of a 'Banana Republic'.
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Costa Rica:
Óscar Arias was the president during the time Francisco Antonio Pacheco served as president of the directory.
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Nicaragua:
Oscar Arias is mentioned as a president of Costa Rica known for his accessibility and lack of need for security.
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Switzerland:
Costa Rica's President Óscar Arias stated in 2007 that breaking relations with Taiwan was a realistic act given the strong trade ties with China.
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