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Oscar Arias Sánchez

Published on Dec 07, 2015

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PRESENTATION OUTLINE

Oscar Arias Sánchez

By: Jayce James
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About His Life

  • Born in 1940
  • Studied in the U.S.A and earned a law degree in Costa Rica 
  • Elected president of Costa Rica in 1940
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When he became President

  • He intended to restore world peace in central America
  • In a series of meetings he eventually influences central America
  • He gained approval of his peace plan
  • Made each country limit their army

His plan

  • Wo nobel prize for bringing peace to the region
  • Used the monetary award to establish the Arias Foundation
  • he frequently ventured into the public without entourage or fanfare
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"Man of the people"

  • Promoting human security and development on many fronts
  • In 2006, he was again elected President of Costa Rica
  • Today continues to champion peace and human rights.