Background
Miranda, Laura Chinchilla was born on March 28, 1959 in Costa Rica. Daughter of Rafael Chinchilla and Miranda Castillo.
Miranda, Laura Chinchilla was born on March 28, 1959 in Costa Rica. Daughter of Rafael Chinchilla and Miranda Castillo.
Degree in political science, University Costa Rica. Master in Public Policy, Georgetown University, Washington, 1989.
Prior to entering politics, Chinchilla worked as an NGO consultant in Latin America and Africa, specializing in judicial reform and public security issues. She is the sixth woman to be elected president of a Latin American country. She was sworn as president of Costa Rica on May 8, 2010.
Chinchilla opposes any amendment of the constitution aimed at separation of church and state in Costa Rica.
Chairman Joint Drug Intelligence Center, Costa Rica, National Immigration Council. Member National Drug Council, National Council Security. Member academic council National Police Academy.