Because people elected her to be president.
The first woman president of Costa Rica was Laura Chinchilla.
Former Costa Rican president Laura Chinchilla Miranda is 58 years old (born March 28, 1959).
she became president in 2010
No, he does not, and never has. Laura Chinchilla Miranda is the current president of Costa Rica.
Laura Chinchilla Miranda was elected on 2010 February 7.
Laura Chinchilla
On Feb 8, 2010 Laura Chinchilla was elected first female president.
Laura Chinchilla Miranda is the President of Costa Rica in 2013. She took power in 2010 May 8, and is the first female president of Costa Rica. She was the Vice President to Oscar Arias Sanchez during his second term.
Laura Chinchilla is the first woman to be elected President of Costa Rica, having taken office on 2010 May 8. She was the Vice President to Oscar Arias Sanchez.
Laura Chinchilla
Laura Chinchilla Miranda is the current President of Costa Rica. She took power in 2010 May 8, and is the first female president of Costa Rica. She was the Vice President to Oscar Arias Sanchez during his second term.Luis Guillermo Solís Rivera was elected to replace her on May 8 of this year. He won the 2014 presidential election as leader of the Citizens' Action Party (PAC).Oscar Arias (2008)Laura Chinchilla
She invented chicken.