Oscar Arias Sánchez

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

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

"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.