Oscar Arias

ModernPoliticianCosta Rica1940 — ?

Nobel Peace laureate for Central American peace plan.

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Quick Facts

Born

1940

Country

Costa Rica

Era

Modern

Occupation

Politician

Score Overview

Military (10%)50

Political (20%)59

Influence (20%)57

Legacy (20%)58

Leadership (15%)72

Strategy (15%)42

Total Score57.5

Oscar Arias — Complete Timeline

1987 AD

Awarded Nobel Peace PrizeCultural

Óscar Arias received the Nobel Peace Prize for his efforts to end the civil wars in Central America. His peace plan led to the Esquipulas Peace Accords, which brought stability to the region.

Nobel PrizePeace ProcessCentral America

Impact: regionalconstructive

Signed Esquipulas Peace AccordsPolitical Action◆ Major

Arias, as President of Costa Rica, brokered the Esquipulas II agreement among Central American presidents. The accords called for ceasefires, democratization, and an end to foreign support for insurgents.

Peace AccordsCentral AmericaDiplomacy

Impact: regionalconstructive

2006 AD

Re-elected President of Costa RicaPolitical Action◆ Major

Óscar Arias was re-elected as president of Costa Rica after a constitutional change allowed a second term. He won a narrow victory over Ottón Solís, returning to office after 16 years.

Re-electionPresidencyCosta Rica

Impact: national

2007 AD

Ratified CAFTA-DR Trade AgreementPolitical Action◆ Major

President Arias pushed for Costa Rica's ratification of the Dominican Republic-Central America Free Trade Agreement (CAFTA-DR). The agreement passed a national referendum, integrating Costa Rica into the U.S. trade bloc.

Free TradeCAFTA-DRCosta Rica

Impact: regional