Abel Pacheco de la Espriella
president of Costa Rica
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history of Costa Rica
- In Costa Rica: Costa Rica in the 21st century
…retained the presidency, its nominee, Abel Pacheco de la Espriella, was forced into an unprecedented runoff, as no candidate garnered at least 40 percent of the vote in the first round. In elections to the Legislative Assembly, the Citizen Action Party (Partido Acción Ciudadana; PAC) won 14 seats, denying an…
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San Juan River
- In San Juan River
Abel Pacheco de la Espriella brought the issue to the International Court of Justice. The court settled the dispute on July 13, 2009, to the satisfaction of both parties. The ruling allowed Costa Rica free navigation rights on the river, not only for commerce but…
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