Otilio Ulate
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Otilio Ulate was a prominent Costa Rican politician and journalist who served as the President of Costa Rica from 1949 to 1953. His electoral victory in 1948 was marred by controversy, leading to the Costa Rican Civil War, which ultimately resulted in his presidency following the conflict. Ulate's administration is noted for its push towards democracy and social reform in a nation recovering from political violence and instability.
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Otilio Ulate was the opposition candidate during the annulled elections of February 1948.
Los límites de la Segunda RepúblicaLa Nación – main Costa Rican daily, est. 1946·
Costa Rica· 2026-02-09
Costa Rica· 2026-02-09
Otilio Ulate was the opposition candidate whose election was invalidated, sparking the civil war in 1948.
Editorial: Un mazazo derribó el ejército; otro debe derrumbar la polarizaciónLa Nación – main Costa Rican daily, est. 1946·Costa Rica· 2025-12-01
Costa Rica· 2025-12-01Also mentioned
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