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Óscar Arias

13 September 1940 – present

Óscar Arias Sánchez (born 1940) is a Costa Rican politician who served two terms as President of Costa Rica, from 1986 to 1990 and from 2006 to 2010. He was awarded the 1987 Nobel Peace Prize for his role in negotiating the Esquipulas II accord, a regional plan to end the armed conflicts in Central America.

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Born in Heredia, Costa Rica
13 September 1940

Born into a prosperous coffee-growing family in Heredia.

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Served as Minister of National Planning and Political Economy
1972 – 1977

Held the planning ministry in the government of President Daniel Oduber.

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Earned a doctorate from the University of Essex
1974

Completed a PhD in political science at the University of Essex in England after earlier studies at the University of Costa Rica.

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Elected to the Legislative Assembly of Costa Rica
1978

Won a seat in the national legislature for the National Liberation Party.

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First term as President of Costa Rica
8 May 1986 – 8 May 1990

Took office as President after winning the February 1986 election.

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Esquipulas II peace accord signed by Central American presidents
7 August 1987

Five Central American presidents signed the peace plan he had promoted, in Guatemala City.

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Awarded the Nobel Peace Prize
10 December 1987

Received the 1987 Nobel Peace Prize for his work toward peace in Central America.

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Founded the Arias Foundation for Peace and Human Progress
1988

Used the Nobel Prize money to establish a foundation promoting demilitarization, equality and conflict resolution.

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Second term as President of Costa Rica
8 May 2006 – 8 May 2010

Returned to the presidency after narrowly winning the 2006 election.

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