Óscar Arias Sánchez
1941 – Present Costa Rica
politician
Who was Óscar Arias Sánchez?
Two-term President of Costa Rica who won the 1987 Nobel Peace Prize for his efforts to end Central American conflicts through the Esquipulas Peace Agreement.
Biographical data adapted from Wikipedia’s article on Óscar Arias Sánchez (CC BY-SA 4.0).
Awards & Honors
| Award | Year | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Nobel Prize in Peace | 1987 | for his work for lasting peace in Central America |
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