Franklin Corella Vargas
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| Deputy Legislative Assembly of Costa Rica | |
| In office 2014–2018 | |
| Constituency | Alajuela, Costa Rica |
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| Born | Costa Rica |
| Political party | Citizens' Action Party |
| Profession | Educator, political activist |
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Franklin Corella Vargas is a Costa Rican educator and politician. He is currently the National Director of Community Development.[1]
When he was a boy, Corella watched his father's involvement in the local community government, which influenced him to enter politics.[2] At 23, Corella became the youngest member of the Alajuela City Commission.[2] Corella ran as a member of the Citizens' Action Party (PAC for its Spanish initials).
Corella has a licentiate in science education.[3] He has taught in Talamanca and Alajuela.[2]
In 2013 as a thirty-four-year-old, Corella began campaigning for the third deputy position in Alajuela in 2013.[4] He ran as a member of the PAC.[5] While campaigning, Corella continued teaching at El Carmen High School in Alajuela.[2] He claimed that his students were like family and some of them supported Corella during his campaign.[2] Corella won in February 2014 and will occupy the third seat from Alajuela.
Before entering office, Corella toured the area of his constituency, doing volunteer work.[5] Corella is concerned with the image of national politicians.[2] Corella claimed that he is interested in strengthening Costa Rica's democracy, particularly at the grassroots level[5] and opportunities for young people.[2]
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