Johnny Araya Monge
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Johnny Francisco Araya Monge (born 29 April 1957) is a Costa Rican politician. He was the mayor of the country's capital San José from 1998 to 2013 and again since 2016. He was also the co-president of the United Cities and Local Governments (UCLG) from 2010 to 2013.[1] He is a member of the National Liberation Party (PLN)[2] and was a presidential candidate in the 2014 election.
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In this Spanish name, the first or paternal surname is Araya and the second or maternal family name is Monge.
Quick Facts Mayor of San José, Preceded by ...
Johnny Araya Monge | |
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Mayor of San José | |
Assumed office 1 May 2016 | |
Preceded by | Sandra García Pérez |
In office 1 May 1998 – 23 June 2013 | |
Preceded by | Office established[lower-alpha 1] |
Succeeded by | Sandra García Pérez |
Personal details | |
Born | (1957-04-29) 29 April 1957 (age 67) Palmares, Costa Rica |
Political party | National Liberation Party |
Spouse | Sandra León |
Alma mater | University of Costa Rica |
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