Luis Amador confirma por cuál partido político se postularía | La Nación

Key Points

Former Costa Rican Minister Luis Amador is considering running for president in the 2026 elections under the Progreso Social Democrático (PSD) party.

Discussions with PSD

Amador is in talks with PSD, the party that propelled Rodrigo Chaves to the presidency, although these conversations are still ongoing and haven't concluded. Discussions include national issues like social security system improvements, bilingual education, rural development and tackling Costa Rica's rising insecurity.

Party Leadership

The PSD is headed by deputy Luz Mary Alpízar, who operates independently from the current government's direction.

Amador's Concerns

• Improving the Costa Rican Social Security System (CCSS)
• Promoting Bilingual Education
• Addressing the challenges faced by farmers
• Creating more opportunities in rural areas
• Combating the rise in insecurity

Amador remains hopeful that the party shares his concerns and aspirations.