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Laura Chinchilla - The First Woman President Elected in Costa Rica

Posted by Steve Linder on Mon, Feb, 08, 2010

A Woman President- Today marks a historical moment.  Laura Chinchilla was elected president last night by carrying nearly 50% of the vote.  Costa Rica has the highest concentration of women in office on the planet, currently at about 40%.  The government is suggesting that the number should be 50/50 and are working to do so.  Costa Rica also has term limits of 4 years for a President.  They can run again but must sit out at least a four year term before being eligible to run again. This was Oscar Arias's second term in office. 

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