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.
Not in the pool (under ¢1).
Recent news mentions
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
Óscar Arias issued a permit to Charles Baldwin for his expedition to recover the Treasure of Lima.
El Tesoro de Lima sí existe y todavía estaría oculto en la Isla del CocoCosta Rica· 2025-12-05
Óscar Arias is one of the former presidents of Costa Rica who defended the electoral system in a joint statement.
Ocho expresidentes de Costa Rica llaman a respetar al TSE y advierten sobre juicios externos ‘tendenciosos’Costa Rica· 2025-11-21
Óscar Arias is the former president for whom Freddy González organized marches in the past.
Lo que usted no vio en la Plaza de la Democracia: ‘Todo gratis’, dijo organizador de manifestación chavistaCosta Rica· 2025-11-15
Óscar Arias was the president during the time when a controversial mining contract was awarded.
Algo pasa en el PLN y la campaña de Álvaro RamosCosta Rica· 2025-11-09
Fernando Berrocal sent a letter to former presidents Oscar Arias and José María Figueres explaining his reasons.
Exministro Fernando Berrocal se separa del PLN y respalda a otro candidato presidencialCosta Rica· 2025-11-07Óscar Arias was the president of Costa Rica whose decision to authorize mining in Crucitas was opposed by Álvaro Ramos.
Alcalde liberacionista de San Carlos retira su apoyo a Álvaro Ramos por oponerse a la minería a cielo abierto en CrucitasCosta Rica· 2025-11-05
Óscar Arias was mentioned as one of the Costa Rican figures who had their visa revoked by the United States.
Presidencia confirma que Rodrigo Chaves consultó al Poder Judicial por caso de Leonel BaruchCosta Rica· 2025-11-04
Óscar Arias was mentioned in relation to past allegations of sexual abuse he faced.
25 diputados piden a Fabricio Alvarado renunciar a inmunidad por denuncia de presunto abuso sexual a menor de edadCosta Rica· 2025-11-04
Óscar Arias was the president of Costa Rica over 35 years ago when Eugenia Zamora participated in his government.
El TSE optó por una estrategia diferente frente a Rodrigo ChavesCosta Rica· 2025-11-02
Eugenia Zamora mentioned her participation in the first administration of Óscar Arias as part of her professional trajectory.
Presidenta del TSE a Rodrigo Chaves: Usted está amenazando la paz y la estabilidad política de Costa RicaCosta Rica· 2025-10-30
Laura Fernández mentioned a photograph taken with former president Óscar Arias.
¿Qué firma de ‘prestigio internacional’ halló el micrófono en la oficina de Laura Fernández? Esto dice empresario que pagó por los serviciosCosta Rica· 2025-10-18
Óscar Arias is a former president of Costa Rica and was also affected by the U.S. visa revocation.
Costa Rica enfrenta la política ‘transaccional’ de Trump: ¿sigue siendo el aliado más confiable? Expertos urgen adaptarnosCosta Rica· 2025-10-17
