Josette Altmann Borbón
Josette Altmann Borbón (born February 17, 1958 San José, Costa Rica) is a Costa Rican historian, public figure and politician. She previously served as the First Lady of Costa Rica from 1994 to 1998 during the tenure of her ex-husband, former President José María Figueres. In June 2016, Altmann was elected Secretary General of the Latin American Social Sciences Institute (FLACSO), an inter-governmental organization dedicated to researching and teaching of the social sciences in Latin America and the Caribbean. She is the first woman to become Secretary General of FLACSO.
Josette Altmann Borbón | |
|---|---|
| First Lady of Costa Rica | |
| In role May 8, 1994 – May 8, 1998 | |
| President | José María Figueres |
| Preceded by | Gloria Bejarano Almada |
| Succeeded by | Lorena Clare Facio |
| Personal details | |
| Born | February 17, 1958 San José, Costa Rica |
| Political party | Citizens' Action Party (2005–present) |
| Other political affiliations | National Liberation Party (until 2005) |
| Spouse | José María Figueres (divorced) |
| Children | José María Eugenia |
| Residence | San José, Costa Rica |
| Alma mater | Leiden University University of Costa Rica |
| Profession | Historian |
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