Background
Ventura, Manuel E. was born on June 16, 1948 in San Jose, Costa Rica. Son of Manuel Ventura and Marta Robles.
Ventura, Manuel E. was born on June 16, 1948 in San Jose, Costa Rica. Son of Manuel Ventura and Marta Robles.
License en Beracha, University Costa Rica. Graduate in Law, College Aboqados Costa Rica, 1974.
Lawyer Banco National Costa Rica, Costa Rica, 1977—1978. Lat. representative Costa Rica, Organization American States, Washington, 1978—1979. Minister counselor Costa Rica, United States Government, 1978—1979.
Deputy secretary Inter-American Court Human Rights, Costa Rica, 1979—1989, secretary Costa Rica, 1989—2003, judge Costa Rica, since 2004. Member editorial board Revista do Instituto Brasiletro de Dirertos Humanos.
Member of Institute Hispano-Euro American Filipino Derecho International, American Society International Law, International Law Association, Association Costarescense de Derecho International (honorary).
Married Gloria Rodriguez, February 7, 1976. Children: Manuel Enrique, Alejandro, Fernando.