By San José, Costa Rica — San José – In a speech that dramatically escalated her campaign’s tone, Citizen Agenda Coalition presidential candidate Claudia Dobles delivered a scathing and deeply personal critique of the current administration, culminating in the stark accusation that the nation is being governed by an “abuser.” Weaving her life story into a sharp condemnation of the country’s current direction, Dobles positioned herself as a defender of a Costa Rica she fears is rapidly disappearing.
The address marks a significant strategic shift for the Dobles campaign, moving from policy-focused debate to a combative, values-based confrontation. By invoking her own history, from her rural upbringing to her professional career as an architect, she painted a picture of societal decay and institutional disrespect, arguing that her candidacy is a necessary response to a national crisis of leadership and security.
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Dobles began by contrasting the idyllic Costa Rica of her youth with the present-day realities of insecurity and social friction. She recalled her early years with a sense of nostalgia, framing it as a time of community and safety that has been eroded. This narrative served as a powerful emotional anchor for her subsequent political attacks.
I am the girl who was born in San Carlos and learned to love nature in a dignified and joyful rural community.
Claudia Dobles, Presidential Candidate
She then drew a direct line from her past experiences to the current state of public services, particularly education and safety. Recalling her time in Alajuelita, a populous canton in the San José province, she lamented the encroachment of organized crime and what she characterized as the current government’s hostility toward public higher education, a clear jab at the president’s recent confrontations with university leadership.
I am the student who grew up and paraded through the streets of Alajuelita, before the drug trade threatened them. The young woman who could study at a public university, when presidents took pride in their students instead of showering them with insults.
Claudia Dobles, Presidential Candidate
The speech reached its blistering apex when Dobles transitioned from her academic life to her professional career. It was here she delivered her most direct and damaging accusation against the sitting president, a comment that immediately reverberated across the political landscape. The charge reframes the political contest as a moral one, pitting her vision of respectful collaboration against what she alleges is a toxic style of governance.
I am the architect who worked with teams of decent men before an abuser governed us.
Claudia Dobles, Presidential Candidate
Dobles confessed that this moral conviction, intertwined with her duties as a parent, is the core driver of her presidential ambitions. “I am the mother of a beautiful boy and I want to see him grow up free, without fear of being persecuted for what he thinks or silenced for what he says,” she stated, admitting a profound fear for the future of Costa Rican democracy. Despite trailing in the polls, she cast her decision to run as an act of civic duty.
Yes, I am afraid. Afraid of losing the country that allowed me to be the woman I am today… They say we are not going to win. But something had to be done and I decided to do it myself.
Claudia Dobles, Presidential Candidate
This emotional appeal serves as the foundation for her government plan, which she outlined as being centered on rescuing public education, championing family values, and, above all, defending the nation’s democratic institutions from further erosion. Her speech was not just a campaign rally; it was a call to arms for those who share her fear that the country is on a dangerous path, transforming her from a candidate into a self-proclaimed guardian of the nation’s soul.
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About Coalición Agenda Ciudadana:
The Citizen Agenda Coalition is a political movement participating in the Costa Rican presidential election. Based on its candidate’s platform, the coalition focuses on the defense of democratic institutions, the strengthening of public education, and the promotion of security and traditional family values as central pillars of its proposed government plan. It advocates for a return to a more civil and unifying political discourse.
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