Juan de Obregón y Espinosa

Juan de Obregón y Espinosa (c. 1600–1672) was a Central American politician who held offices under the Spanish Empire in present-day Nicaragua and Costa Rica.

Early life and family Born in about 1600 in Granada, Nicaragua, he was the son of Juan de Obregón, cavalry captain of the city of Granada, and Isabel de Espinosa. He married Ana de Obando, daughter of Bernardino de Obando and Juana Gómez. He died in Nicaragua.

Career He served twice as mayor of the city of Granada. In 1647 he became alderman of the Nicaraguan city of León. From 1663 to 1664 he was mayor of Nicoya, succeeding Lorenzo de la Madriz Paniagua in that position.