A peaceful transition went off between the Calederón´s son and Don Pepe´s son as José Figueres Olsen took office in 1994.
His past included many travels and studies within the states, including a degree in Engineering from the United States Military Accademy, also known as West Point.
During his term the young Figueres introduced English as a second language in public schools from first grade up. He opened up a second international airport, in Guanacaste, that increased ease and flow of tourism to the northern part of the country. Not only that, but he also increased the sustainable development mindset, pushing Costa Rica to become more technologically productive and to provide an environment of wellbeing for all. Little by little, his administration worked Costa Rica into the global economy.
Fun Fact! He was the first modern president to refrain from spending during the election cycle, and therefore for the first time the incoming government did not have to increase taxes in order to cover previous spending.
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