President of Costa Rica
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| Residence | Casa Presidencial, Costa Rica |
| Term length | Four years, not eligible for re-election for the next two terms |
| Inaugural holder | José María Castro Madriz |
| Formation | 8 May 1847 |
| Website | President of Costa Rica |
The President 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. 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.
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.
The following table contains a list of the junta chairmen, presidents and heads of state of Costa Rica since Central American independence from Spain. From 1824 to 1838 Costa Rica was a state within the Federal Republic of Central America; since then it has been an independent nation.
According to Article 131 of the Constitution, The following is required to be President or Vice President of the Republic:
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Liberal Conservative Military Republican PRN PLN PUN/PUSC PAC
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