Franklin Corella Vargas

Franklin Corella Vargas (born May 1, 1979) is a Costa Rican educator and politician who served as National Director of Community Development from May 8, 2018 to May 8, 2022.

Early political career

When he was a boy, Corella watched his father's involvement in the local community government, which influenced him to enter politics. At 23, Corella became the youngest member of the Alajuela City Commission. He has taught in Talamanca and Alajuela. He ran as a member of the PAC. While campaigning, Corella continued teaching at El Carmen High School in Alajuela. He claimed that his students were like family and some of them supported Corella during his campaign. Corella won in February 2014 and will occupy the third seat from Alajuela.

Before entering office, Corella toured the area of his constituency, doing volunteer work. Corella is concerned with the image of national politicians. Corella claimed that he is interested in strengthening Costa Rica's democracy, particularly at the grassroots level and opportunities for young people.