When was Abel Pacheco born?

Abel Pacheco was born on 22 December 1933 in San José.

What positions has Abel Pacheco held?

Positions held by Abel Pacheco include: President of Costa Rica (2002–2006).

Where did Abel Pacheco study?

Abel Pacheco was educated at National Autonomous University of Mexico, Louisiana State University.

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Abel Pacheco

President of Costa Rica (2002-2006)

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Abel Pacheco de la Espriella is a Costa Rican psychiatrist and retired politician who served as the 44th President of Costa Rica from 2002 to 2006. A member of the Social Christian Unity Party, he campaigned on a platform of continuing free-market reforms and implementing an austerity program. He was also the first president of Costa Rica to be elected in a runoff election.

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Born: 22 December 1933 wd
Place of birth: San José wd
Citizenship: Costa Rica wd
Occupation: writer, politician, psychiatrist, physician wd
Political party: Social Christian Unity Party wd
Education: National Autonomous University of Mexico, Louisiana State University wd
Spouse: Leila Rodríguez Stahl wd

Positions held wd

President of Costa Rica (8 May 2002 – 8 May 2006)

Awards wd

Grand Cross, Special Class of the Order of the Sun of Peru
Grand Cross of the Order of Saint-Charles
Order of Juan Mora Fernández

Questions

When was Abel Pacheco born?: Abel Pacheco was born on 22 December 1933 in San José.
What positions has Abel Pacheco held?: Positions held by Abel Pacheco include: President of Costa Rica (2002–2006).
Where did Abel Pacheco study?: Abel Pacheco was educated at National Autonomous University of Mexico, Louisiana State University.

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