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Óscar Arias Sánchez was the immediate predecessor of Laura Chinchilla as President of Costa Rica, serving from 2006 to 2010. Chinchilla succeeded Arias after winning the 2010 presidential election, becoming the first woman to hold the office in Costa Rica. During her presidency from 2010 to 2014, Chinchilla focused on promoting social progress and economic stability, implementing initiatives in education, healthcare, and infrastructure development.