President of the Republic of Costa Rica | |
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Presidente de la República de Costa Rica | |
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since 8 May 2022 | |
Style | Excelentísimo Señor |
Type | Head of state Head of government |
Residence | Casa Presidencial, Costa Rica |
Term length | Four years, renewable but not immediately[1] |
Inaugural holder | José María Castro Madriz |
Formation | 31 August 1848[2] |
Deputy | Vice President of Costa Rica |
Salary | 5,124,387 Costa Rican colones/9,460 USD per month[3] |
Website | President of Costa Rica |
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The president of the Republic of Costa Rica is the head of state and head of government of Costa Rica. The president is currently elected in direct elections for a period of four years, which is not immediately renewable. Two vice presidents are elected in the same ticket with the president. The president appoints the Council of Ministers.[4] Due to the abolition of the military of Costa Rica in 1948, the president is not a commander-in-chief, unlike the norm in most other countries, although the Constitution does describe him as commander-in-chief of the civil defense public forces.[5]
From 1969 to 2005, the president was barred from seeking reelection. After the amendment banning reelection was overturned by the Supreme Court in 2005, an incumbent president became eligible to run again after waiting for at least eight years after leaving office.[6]