José María Rico

José María Rico Cueto (August 12, 1934 – April 15, 2019) was a Spanish-born Costa Rican lawyer and writer specializing in criminal law who served as the First Gentleman of Costa Rica during the presidency of his wife, former President Laura Chinchilla, from 2010 to 2014. Rico was the first First Gentleman in Costa Rica's history and has been the only First Gentleman of Costa Rica as of 2023.

José María Rico
First Gentleman of Costa Rica
In role
May 8, 2010  May 8, 2014
PresidentLaura Chinchilla
Preceded byLeila Rodríguez Stahl
Vacant (2006–2010)
Succeeded byMercedes Peñas Domingo
Personal details
Born(1934-08-12)August 12, 1934
Granada, Andalusia, Spain
DiedApril 15, 2019(2019-04-15) (aged 84)
San José, Costa Rica
Alma materUniversity of Granada
University of Montreal
ProfessionLawyer
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