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León Cortés Castro
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| 28th President of Costa Rica | |
| In office May 8, 1936 – May 8, 1940 |
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| Preceded by | Ricardo Jiménez Oreamuno |
| Succeeded by | Rafael Ángel Calderón Guardia |
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| Born | December 8, 1882 Alajuela, Costa Rica |
| Died | March 3, 1946 (aged 63) Santa Ana, Costa Rica |
| Political party | National Republican Party |
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León Cortés Castro (born December 8, 1882 – died March 3, 1946) was an important Costa Rican politician. He served as the President of Costa Rica from 1936 to 1940. During his time as president, he started many building projects. He also helped Costa Rica's economy grow.
His government was known for building a lot of new things. People even called it the "iron bars and cement administration." This was because of all the construction work. One big project was building the old International Airport of La Sabana.
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Who Was León Cortés Castro?
León Cortés Castro was born in Alajuela, Costa Rica. He grew up to become a lawyer and then a politician. Before becoming president, he held other important jobs in the government.
Early Life and Political Career
León Cortés Castro began his career helping the country. He worked as the Secretary of Education from 1929 to 1930. In this role, he helped manage schools and learning. Later, he became the Secretary of Agriculture from 1932 to 1935. Here, he worked on improving farming in Costa Rica. These experiences prepared him for leading the country.
President of Costa Rica (1936-1940)
As president, León Cortés Castro focused on making Costa Rica stronger. He wanted to improve the country's buildings and economy. His time in office was marked by many changes.
Building Costa Rica's Future
President Cortés Castro's government built many new structures. This included roads, bridges, and public buildings. The most famous project was the construction of the old International Airport of La Sabana. These projects helped connect different parts of Costa Rica. They also made travel and trade easier.
Supporting Key Industries
Cortés Castro also worked to boost Costa Rica's economy. He introduced new rules for banks. These rules helped make the country's money system more stable. He also supported banana farms in the southern Pacific area. To help with trade, he built new ports. These ports were located in Quepos and Golfito. They made it easier to ship goods out of the country.
His Legacy
León Cortés Castro was the last of several presidents who believed in a more traditional government. He thought about running for president again. However, the country's rules did not allow presidents to serve two terms in a row. So, he decided not to run.
He was followed by Rafael Ángel Calderón Guardia. Calderón Guardia brought in many new social programs. These programs aimed to help more people in Costa Rica.
Today, a canton (a type of district) in San José province is named after him. In San José, there is also a monument in his honor. It stands in front of the Costa Rica Art Museum.
See also
In Spanish: León Cortés Castro para niños
