Costa Rican
President Oscar Arias expressed his
objection to the exploration of oil in his
country, and stressed Costa Rica was making
great efforts to develop renewable energy.
In an address to the Legislative Assembly on
Monday, Arias said he was determined to
fulfill a pledge not to allow oil
exploration in Costa Rica.
Arias said his government was making efforts
to develop solar and wind power, and
geothermal energy.
"No oil exploration is a decision I made
long ago," Arias said. "If I had been asked
the same question three years ago, I would
have given the same answer."
Costa Rica is a net importer of oil.
In January, Roberto Dobles, the former
Minister of Environment and Energy, said the
country needed to explore oil.
Dobles resigned his post earlier this month
after allegations of having given approval
for mining concessions to companies
controlled by his relatives.
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