Rafael Ángel Calderón Fournier
Rafael Ángel Calderón Fournier is a former president of Costa Rica who was convicted of receiving illegal commissions related to a government loan for medical equipment. His case, known as the Caja-Fischel case, underscores the complexities of political corruption in the country and the legal frameworks in place to address such issues.
Born on Jan 14, 1949 (76 years old)
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| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
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| Costa Rica | 1 | 6.00 | 0.07% | +0% | 5,094,118 | 3,802 | $62,000 | 46$ |
| Totals | 1 | 5,094,118 | 3,802 | $62,000 | 46$ |
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Costa Rica:
Rafael Ángel Calderón Fournier joined other former presidents in questioning Uribe's conviction.
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Panama:
Rafael Ángel Calderón Fournier was sentenced to five years for embezzlement.
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Costa Rica:
Rafael Ángel Calderón Fournier joined other former presidents in honoring Violeta Barrios de Chamorro.
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Costa Rica:
Rafael Ángel Calderón Fournier visited Limón the day after the earthquake and declared a national emergency.
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Costa Rica:
Rafael Ángel Calderón Fournier was sentenced to five years in prison for receiving illegal commissions related to a government loan.
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