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- Full name: Oscar Arias Sanchez
- Born: September 13, 1940
- Birth place: Heredia, Costa Rica
- First elected president: 1986
- Political party: National Liberation Party - PLN
- Alma Mater: University of Costa Rica
- Also attended: Boston University, University of Essex, Harvard University, London School of Economics
- Awards: Nobel Peace Prize, Albert Schweitzer Prize for Humanitarianism
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Oscar Arias is the 47th president of Costa Rica. He is also the recipient of the 1987 Nobel Peace Prize.
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Nobel Prize
Arias was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in 1987 for his work in bringing peace to warring Central American countries.Nobelprize.org: Acceptance Speech He achieved this by getting the leaders of Nicaragua, Guatemala, El Salvador, Honduras and Costa Rica to sign the Central American Peace Agreement on August 7, 1987.Quotes
"... In the opinion of the committee, Oscar Arias is a strong spokesman for those ideals. The importance of his work for peace will extend beyond Central America."—Nobel CommitteeNobelprize.org: The Nobel Peace Prize 1987"For free men everything is possible. The challenges confronting us can be overcome by an America which is democratic and free..."—Oscar AriasNobelprize.org: Only Peace Can Write the New History
"Peace is not a matter of prizes or trophies. It is not the product of a victory or command. It has no finishing line, no final deadline, no fixed definition of achievement."—Oscar AriasNobelprize.org: Acceptance Speech
"Some ideologies have placed greater importance on the concept of individual freedom, while others on the unquestioning commitment to the social group."—Oscar AriasSanta Clara University: Oscar Arias Sanchez Reflects on Working Toward Peace
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Oscar Arias Questions
In the 2008 Oscars what was the order of award distribution? 1 AnswerMahalo had great Oscar Live Coverage! 8:41 PM: Best Costume Design: Alexandra Byrne for Elizabeth 8:52 PM: Best Animated Feature: Brad Bird for Ratatouille 8:... read more
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Who is the biggest loser in Oscar history? 3 AnswersSound technician Kevin O'Connell. He has been nominated 20 times, without a win! read more
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Oscar Arias Timeline
- 1940: Oscar Arias is born on September 13
- 1974: Receives a doctorate in political science from the University of Essex
- 1981: Becomes Secretary-General of the National Liberation Party
- 1986: Elected president of Costa Rica
- 1987: Wins the Nobel Peace Prize for his efforts to end war in Central American countries.
- 2003: Elected to Board of Directors of International Criminal Court's Trust Fund for Victims
- 2006: Arias is re-elected president of Costa Rica
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INFO rallye montaña central: Miguel Arias en primera posición. Cesar Palacio , segundo; y Oscar Palacio, tercero .
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Patience et longueur de temps: Alors qu'Oscar Arias Sanchez, Président du Costa Rica, co http://tinyurl.com/ybmmxe6
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@mrjose y con Oscar Arias, Sonia Picado y todos aquellos que han apoyado politicas de depenalización de drogas en su momento.
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@RoyJimenezO Así es. Igual Sonia Picado y Oscar Arias en su momento han apoyado la despenalización de drogas. Porque el PLN no los denuncia?
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Arias pide convertir Transat en una fiesta: El presidente Oscar Arias inauguró la Villa donde llegarán los velero... http://bit.ly/7tL2XX
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