QCOSTARICA — While representing Costa Rica at the Ocean Summit in France, President Rodrigo Chaves’ English proficiency is being openly criticized.
One of the critics is independent legislator Gloria Navas, who did not hesitate to join the criticism on social media, openly questioning the president’s pronunciation and proficiency during his speeches in English.
Navas is a staunch opponent of Chaves and has clashed with the president on several occasions over his approach to handling the country’s security.
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“On social media, criticism of the president’s English has erupted since yesterday and today, and I was curious to hear what he said. He actually started a speech in English. He could have asked for a translator from Spanish to French, or from Spanish to English, but he took the risk,” Navas said, alluding to the fact that Chaves could have opted for an interpreter instead of speaking directly in a foreign language.
The legislator went further and, in an ironic tone, sent the president a message in English: “Mr. President, you don’t know how to speak English. You need some lessons. Stop talking and act.”
The accusation comes despite the president’s extensive international experience.
Rodrigo Chaves holds a PhD in Economics from Ohio State University and worked for 27 years at the World Bank, serving in more than 45 countries in the Americas, Europe, and Asia.
In his last role before joining the Costa Rican government, he was the World Bank Country Director for Indonesia, where he routinely communicated in English.
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