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Miguel Ángel Rodríguez

President of Costa Rica

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Miguel Ángel Rodríguez Echeverría is a Costa Rican economist, lawyer, businessman and politician who served as the 43rd President of Costa Rica from 1998 to 2002. A liberal member of the Social Christian Unity Party, he has remained active as a writer and columnist since leaving public office.

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Born
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Place of birth
San José wd
Citizenship
Costa Rica wd
Occupation
economist, politician, lawyer wd
Political party
Social Christian Unity Party wd
Education
University of Costa Rica, University of California, Berkeley wd
Spouse
Lorena Clare Facio wd

Positions held wd

  • General Secretariat of the Organization of American States (15 September 2004 – 15 October 2004)
  • President of Costa Rica (8 May 1998 – 8 May 2002)

Awards wd

  • Collar of the Order of Isabella the Catholic‎ (2001)
  • Gold medal of Galicia (1999)
  • Medal of the Oriental Republic of Uruguay (2001)
  • Grand Cross, Special Class of the Order of the Sun of Peru
  • Order of Brilliant Jade

Questions

When was Miguel Ángel Rodríguez born?
Miguel Ángel Rodríguez was born on 9 January 1940 in San José.
What positions has Miguel Ángel Rodríguez held?
Positions held by Miguel Ángel Rodríguez include: General Secretariat of the Organization of American States (2004–2004); President of Costa Rica (1998–2002).
Where did Miguel Ángel Rodríguez study?
Miguel Ángel Rodríguez was educated at University of Costa Rica, University of California, Berkeley.

Sources

  1. Wikipedia (English): Miguel Ángel Rodríguez · CC BY-SA 4.0
  2. Wikidata item Q562577 · CC0 1.0
  3. Image: MiguelAngelRodriguezEcheverria.jpg by User:MadriCR (edit SouthSudan) (CC0)

Last updated · facts checked 7 November 2026

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