When was Laura Chinchilla born?

Laura Chinchilla was born on 28 March 1959 in San José.

What positions has Laura Chinchilla held?

Positions held by Laura Chinchilla include: member of the International Olympic Committee (since 2019); President of Costa Rica (2010–2014); Vice President of Costa Rica (2006–2010).

Where did Laura Chinchilla study?

Laura Chinchilla was educated at University of Costa Rica, Walsh School of Foreign Service.

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Laura Chinchilla

46th President of Costa Rica

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Laura Chinchilla Miranda is a Costa Rican political scientist and politician who served as President of Costa Rica from 2010 to 2014. She was one of Óscar Arias Sánchez's two Vice-Presidents and his administration's Minister of Justice. She was the governing PLN candidate for president in the 2010 general election, where she won with 46.76% of the vote on 7 February. She was the eighth woman president of a Latin American country and the first woman to become President of Costa Rica. She was sworn in as President of Costa Rica on 8 May 2010.

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Born: 28 March 1959 wd
Place of birth: San José wd
Citizenship: Costa Rica wd
Occupation: politician, lawyer, political scientist wd
Political party: National Liberation Party wd
Education: University of Costa Rica, Walsh School of Foreign Service wd
Spouse: José María Rico wd

Positions held wd

member of the International Olympic Committee (since 2019)
President of Costa Rica (8 May 2010 – 8 May 2014)
Vice President of Costa Rica (2006–2010)

Awards wd

Grand Cross with Collar of the Order of the Aztec Eagle
honorary doctor of Georgetown University

Questions

When was Laura Chinchilla born?: Laura Chinchilla was born on 28 March 1959 in San José.
What positions has Laura Chinchilla held?: Positions held by Laura Chinchilla include: member of the International Olympic Committee (since 2019); President of Costa Rica (2010–2014); Vice President of Costa Rica (2006–2010).
Where did Laura Chinchilla study?: Laura Chinchilla was educated at University of Costa Rica, Walsh School of Foreign Service.

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