Progressive Liberal Party (Costa Rica) Explained

Country:	Costa Rica
Flag:	Bandera Partido Liberal Progresista Costa Rica.svg
Progressive Liberal Party
Native Name:	Partido Liberal Progresista
President:	Eliécer Feinzaig Mintz
Secretary General:	Marta Eugenia Blanco Cordero
Ideology:	Progressivism liberalism
Position:	Centre-right^[1] ^[2]
Colours:	Orange, and White
Seats1 Title:	Legislative Assembly
Seats2 Title:	Mayors
Seats3 Title:	Aldermen
Seats4 Title:	Syndics
Seats5 Title:	District councillors
Seats6 Title:	Intendants

The Progressive Liberal Party is a classical-liberal political party in Costa Rica.^{[3] [4] [5]}

It was founded on February 27, 2016, and participated in the 2018 parliamentary election for deputies in the provinces of San José, Alajuela, Heredia and Puntarenas, without obtaining seats in the Legislative Assembly. The PLP is chaired by the former Transport Vice-minister during the Rodríguez Echeverría administration, Eliécer Feinzaig.^[6] As a liberal party (both economically and culturally), it is in favor of a capitalist and free market economy, legalization of marijuana, in vitro fertilization and same-sex marriage.^{[7] [8]}

The fundamental principles of the party are:^[9]

• The dignity and autonomy of the individual.
• The market economy.
• A small and efficient state.
• A tolerant society, free of discrimination and privileges created by law.
• Separation between religion and state.
• Respect for private property and the rule of law.

Electoral performance

Parliamentary

Election	Leader	Votes	%	Seats	+/–	Position	Government
2018	Eliécer Feinzaig Mintz	12,537	0.59%		New	14th
2022	Eliécer Feinzaig Mintz	188,074	9.06%		6	4th

See also

• Liberalism in Costa Rica

External links

• Facebook
• TSE
• Sitio Official site

Notes and References

1. Web site: Goodman . Sam . 2022-02-24 . Chaves Threatens Costa Rica's Green Reputation . 2022-04-07 . La Ruta del Clima . en-US.
2. News: Elecciones en Costa Rica: el país se juega mantener su estabilidad social . 7 April 2022 . El Tiempo . 6 February 2022 . es.
3. News: Mora. Carlos. Nuevo partido liberal se desmarca de grupo de Otto Guevara. 10 February 2017. 12 March 2016. CRHoy. es.
4. News: Mora. Carlos. Partido Liberal Progresista amarra apoyo cantonal. 10 February 2017. Diario Extra. 3 November 2016. es.
5. News: Chaves. Danilo. El nuevo Partido Liberal descarta acoger a Otto Guevara como su candidato presidencial para el 2018.. 10 February 2017. Columbia. 24 August 2016. https://web.archive.org/web/20170211155037/http://www.columbia.co.cr/index.php/nacionales/5469-el-nuevo-partido-liberal-descarta-acoger-a-otto-guevara-como-su-candidato-presidencial-para-el-2018. 11 February 2017. es.
6. News: Quirós. Bharley. Le sale competencia a Otto. 14 September 2016. La Prensa Libre. 29 February 2016. es.
7. News: Jiménez. Antonio. Libre mercado y legalización de FIV y marihuana, las propuestas de nuevo partido liberal tico. 14 September 2016. Amelia Rueda. 29 February 2016. es.
8. News: Quirós. Bharley. Nuevo partido liberal: El Movimiento Libertario no nos representa. 14 September 2016. La Prensa Libre. 2 March 2016. es.
9. News: Principios Fundamentales - Partido Liberal Progresista. 13 February 2018. Partido Liberal Progresista - Costa Rica. es.