Costa Rica–Mexico relations peaceful resolution. This was known as the "Pacto de la embajada de México". The war ended in April 1948 and Costa Rica entered into its 'Second Republic.' During the central-American wars taking place in neighboring El Salvador, Guatemala and Nicaragua; both Costa Rica and Mexico led mediation dialogues between warring factions in each nation in order to bring peace and stability to the region. Mexico (along with Colombia, Panama and Venezuela) created the Contadora Group which helped create the framework for the Esquipulas Peace Agreement, led by Costa Rica's President Oscar Arias. Presidential visits from Costa Rica to Mexico Presidential
First Ladies and Gentlemen of Costa Rica to 2006, had a staff of approximately 60 at its height. However, many of those staffers worked pro bono or were employed temporarily from other government offices. First Ladies and Gentlemen of Costa Rica The First Lady or First Gentleman (Spanish: "Primera Dama de Costa Rica" and "Primer Caballero de Costa Rica") is the title of the wife or husband of the President of Costa Rica. The Office of First Lady of First Gentleman is allocated no official funding from the government budget of Costa Rica. Instead, the office and officeholder relies on private donations to cover the expenses. These