Carlos Ricardo Benavides Jiménez

Carlos Benavides Jimenez
57th President of the Legislative Assembly of Costa Rica
In office
May 1, 2019  April 30, 2020
Deputy of the Legislative Assembly
from San José's 1st seat
In office
May 8, 2018  May 8, 2022
Minister of the Presidency of Costa Rica
In office
April 4, 2011  May 8, 2014
Minister of Sport of Costa Rica
In office
February 8, 2011  May 13, 2011
Minister of Tourism of Costa Rica
In office
May 1, 2010  April 4, 2011

Carlos Ricardo Benavides Jiménez (born in Puntarenas on August 29, 1969) is a Costa Rican lawyer, businessman and politician. He has served as the President of the Legislative Assembly of Costa Rica between 2019 and 2020. He is currently serving as a Deputy of Legislative Assembly of Costa Rica representing the San José Province. Benavides holds a Law degree and public notary from the University of Costa Rica.