Progressive Liberal Party (Costa Rica)

The Progressive Liberal Party () is a classical-liberal political party in Costa Rica.

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. 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.

The fundamental principles of the party are: 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 Presidential ElectionCandidateFirst roundSecond roundVotes%PositionResultVotes%PositionResult 2022 Eliécer Feinzaig Mintz 259,788 12.40% 4th colspan="4" 2026 8,648 0.34% 9th colspan="4"

Parliamentary

Election Leader Votes % Seats +/– Position Government 2018 12,537 0.59% New 14th 2022Eliécer Feinzaig Mintz 188,074 9.06% 6 4th 2026 17,526 0.69% 6 10th

See also Liberalism in Costa Rica

References

External links Facebook TSE Sitio Official site