List of presidents of Costa Rica
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The President of Costa Rica is the head of state and government of Costa Rica. The President is elected in direct elections. He or she is elected for four years. Two Vice Presidents are elected at the same time with the President. The President appoints the Council of Ministers.[3] Due to the abolition of the military of Costa Rica in 1948, the president is not a Commander-in-chief.
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President of the Republic of Costa Rica Presidente de la República de Costa Rica | |
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Style | Excelentísimo Señor |
Type | Head of State Head of Government |
Residence | Casa Presidencial, Costa Rica |
Term length | Four years, not eligible for immediate re-election |
Inaugural holder | José María Castro Madriz |
Formation | 31 August 1848[1] |
Deputy | Vice President of Costa Rica |
Salary | 9,460 USD per month[2] |
Website | President of Costa Rica |
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Here is a table that has a list of the junta chairmen, presidents and heads of state of Costa Rica since independence from Spain and Mexico. From 1824 to 1838 Costa Rica was a state in the Federal Republic of Central America. After that it has been an independent nation.