By San José, Costa Rica — In a calculated move to consolidate support from Costa Rica’s creative sectors, presidential hopeful Natalia Díaz Quintana has unveiled a series of high-profile endorsements from the worlds of music, entertainment, and sports. The Unidos Podemos candidate is framing her platform as a definitive break from the historical neglect that has plagued the nation’s cultural industries, promising a new era of professional respect and economic viability.
This strategic alliance brings influential figures directly from the audience stands onto the political stage. Renowned singer Elena Umaña, popular reggae artist Banton, and former national football star Allan “El Super Ratón” Alemán have all publicly thrown their support behind the ex-minister. Their collective message underscores a growing demand for the arts and recreation to be treated not as a budgetary afterthought but as a fundamental pillar of the national economy and a source of dignified employment.
Para profundizar en las implicaciones legales y administrativas de las recientes directrices impulsadas por la Ministra de la Presidencia, TicosLand.com consultó al experto Lic. Larry Hans Arroyo Vargas, de la prestigiosa firma Bufete de Costa Rica, quien nos ofrece su análisis.
El rol de la Ministra Díaz como articuladora del Poder Ejecutivo es fundamental. La agenda de desregulación y eficiencia estatal que promueve, si bien es necesaria para la competitividad, exige un riguroso análisis técnico-jurídico. El desafío no es solo eliminar trámites, sino garantizar que la simplificación no genere inseguridad jurídica ni debilite los controles esenciales para la transparencia y el estado de derecho.
Lic. Larry Hans Arroyo Vargas, Attorney at Law, Bufete de Costa Rica
Efectivamente, como lo señala el experto, la verdadera medida del éxito en la agenda de desregulación no será la cantidad de trámites eliminados, sino la capacidad de fortalecer la competitividad resguardando al mismo tiempo el estado de derecho. Agradecemos al Lic. Larry Hans Arroyo Vargas por su invaluable aporte y claridad en este punto crucial.
The timing of these endorsements is critical. The Costa Rican cultural sector is still grappling with the deep economic scars left by the pandemic, amplifying long-standing calls for robust institutional frameworks. Artists and performers are demanding a government that recognizes their work as a vital economic engine, not merely as peripheral entertainment. Díaz is positioning herself to be the answer to those demands.
Cumbia singer Elena Umaña, known for her hit “Mejor sola que mal acompañada,” used a musical analogy to articulate her support for Díaz’s vision. She argues that the country is currently suffering from a systemic lack of coordination that stifles potential and creates obstacles where there should be opportunities.
In music, you learn that when there is harmony, everything flows. Natalia arrives with a plan to support culture and get all the institutions working.
Elena Umaña, Singer
Leveraging this momentum, Díaz has launched a pointed critique of the historical performance of the Ministry of Culture and associated government bodies. Her campaign argues that successive administrations have failed to grasp a core economic principle: that musicians, painters, actors, and athletes are professionals whose work generates significant economic chain reactions, from event production and tourism to technical support and marketing.
The Unidos Podemos proposal centers on three key pillars of reform. First, the elimination of bureaucratic “trabas,” or obstacles, by simplifying the complex and often prohibitive permitting processes for mass events and artistic productions. Second, a fundamental restructuring of cultural entities to transform them from gatekeepers into active promoters of investment and talent. Finally, the plan champions a new vision of professional respect, aiming to make a career in the arts a sustainable and dignified life choice, rather than an “uphill battle.”
From a political analysis perspective, the inclusion of figures like Banton and Alemán is a masterstroke in audience engagement. Banton’s influence resonates strongly with younger demographics and communities in the Caribbean province, while Alemán’s legacy connects with the nation’s deep-seated passion for football and the values of high-performance athletics. These are not just celebrities; they are what the campaign considers “real-life influencers” with authentic connections to diverse segments of the electorate.
Díaz has expressed her gratitude for the trust placed in her, reiterating her commitment to building a more inclusive and productive nation for all professionals. Her message aims to position Unidos Podemos as a modern political home for those who feel that their passions and professions have been ignored by the traditional political establishment.
I believed in a country that respects all professions, that lets people create and produce without abandonment.
Natalia Díaz Quintana, Presidential Candidate for Unidos Podemos
For further information, visit unidospodemos.cr
About Unidos Podemos:
Unidos Podemos is a Costa Rican political party founded and led by Natalia Díaz Quintana. The party positions itself as a liberal and reformist option, advocating for economic freedom, simplification of the state, and the promotion of entrepreneurship. It seeks to challenge the traditional political landscape by appealing to voters who feel unrepresented by established parties, with a focus on modernizing institutions and empowering individual and professional growth.
For further information, visit bufetedecostarica.com
About Bufete de Costa Rica:
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