Óscar Arias Sánchez
Óscar Arias Sánchez is a noted contributor to Encyclopaedia Britannica online. Read Britannica's biography of Óscar Arias Sánchez
Óscar Arias Sánchez was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in 1987. He was president of Costa Rica from 1986 to 1990 and from 2006 to 2010.
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The 20th century was a time of great triumph and great tragedy. I draw hope and inspiration from the countless advances that have taken place over the past hundred years, but I also recognize that a fundamental change in values will be necessary in order to ensure that the new millennium will be a…
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