Rafael Ángel Calderón
Rafael Ángel Calderón is a prominent Costa Rican politician and former president known for his leadership of the Republican Social Christian Party. He has been influential in Costa Rican politics, notably in the discussions surrounding potential alliances ahead of the 2026 elections. Recently, he acknowledged ongoing conversations with the Social Christian Unity Party regarding a possible coalition for the upcoming electoral race.
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Rafael Ángel Calderón is a former president of Costa Rica and was involved in corruption scandals.
Así quedó el PUSC tras las elecciones 2026: de ser pilar del bipartidismo a su mínima expresión legislativa
Costa Rica· 2026-02-23
Rafael Ángel Calderón was a former president whose government had 29 deputies.
Laura Fernández tiene el camino libre para reordenar las finanzas públicas. Si quisiera, podría retomar estos cambios que el gobierno no pudo aplicarCosta Rica· 2026-02-08
Rafael Ángel Calderón is one of the former presidents included in the WhatsApp chat.
¿Estará Rodrigo Chaves en el chat de WhatsApp de los expresidentes? Así respondió José María FigueresCosta Rica· 2026-02-01
Rafael Ángel Calderón stated that he will support the candidate from Coalición Agenda Ciudadana.
Laura Chinchilla admite estar indecisa para las elecciones 2026: ‘Veo en más de un candidato excelentes condiciones para gobernar’Costa Rica· 2026-01-12
Rafael Ángel Calderón supports Claudia Dobles, praising her extraordinary talent and intelligence.
Tres expresidentes anuncian que votarán por Claudia Dobles: la consideran ‘la más capacitada’Costa Rica· 2026-01-11
Rafael Ángel Calderón is a former president of Costa Rica who joined other ex-presidents in defending the TSE.
Ocho expresidentes de Costa Rica llaman a respetar al TSE y advierten sobre juicios externos ‘tendenciosos’Costa Rica· 2025-11-21
Rafael Ángel Calderón competed in three presidential elections before being elected.
Quién es el político que más veces se ha postulado a la presidencia de Costa Rica (y cuántos repiten en 2026)Costa Rica· 2025-10-16
Rafael Ángel Calderón is a former president of Costa Rica who supports María Corina Machado.
Grupo IDEA pide protección internacional a María Corina Machado ante amenazas del gobierno venezolano
Venezuela· 2025-09-09
Rafael Ángel Calderón is a former president who opposes the indefinite presidential re-election in El Salvador.
Andrés Pastrana y otros expresidentes de España y América Latina rechazan la reelección presidencial indefinida en El Salvador
Colombia· 2025-08-04
Rafael Ángel Calderón is among the expresidentes supporting the call for international oversight in the case against Álvaro Uribe.
Iván Duque y otros expresidentes piden supervisión internacional en el caso judicial de Álvaro Uribe por supuestas irregularidadesColombia· 2025-08-02
Rafael Ángel Calderón is a former president of Costa Rica who signed the letter concerning Álvaro Uribe.
Hipólito Mejía y otros 25 expresidentes piden a ONU y OEA atender "afectaciones" a derechos de Álvaro Uribe
Dominican Republic· 2025-08-01
Rafael Ángel Calderón ended his government with a 40% approval rating, which was not enough for his party's candidate to win.
¿Logrará Rodrigo Chaves traspasar su popularidad a un candidato? Estos son los factores determinantesCosta Rica· 2025-06-20
Rafael Ángel Calderón is the former president and leader of the PRSC, discussing potential alliances.
A falta de ocho meses para las elecciones, ¿cómo se va configurando la papeleta presidencial?Costa Rica· 2025-05-21
