Luis Diego Miranda Méndez (born 2 January 1990) is a Costa Rican historian and politician who has served as Mayor of San José since 2024. He previously served as a municipal councillor of San José from 2016 to 2024.
Career Diego Miranda was born in Zapote, on 2 January 1990. He studied history at the University of Costa Rica. As of 2024, he was pursuing a master's degree in anti-corruption policies at the University of Salamanca.Bolaños Vargas, Roger (February 5, 2024) "Diego Miranda, el historiador y zapoteño de 34 años que le ganó al PLN la Alcaldía de San José." La Nación. (in Spanish) Accessed May 9, 2025.
Diego Miranda joined the San José Municipal Council at 26 years old, being the youngest councillor in Costa Rica, in 2016. He was re-elected as councillor in 2020.Leitón, Beverly Rivera (February 4, 2024). "¿Quién es Diego Miranda Méndez?, el nuevo alcalde de San José." CRC 891. (In Spanish) Retrieved May 9, 2025. During his two terms as councillor, Miranda was characterized by his vocal opposition to then-mayor of San José Johnny Araya Monge, who had led the canton for three decades.
Miranda announced his candidacy for Mayor of San José in 2023 under the local party Juntos por San José, and won the election on 5 February 2024, receiving 24.36% of the popular vote.CA360, Staff (February 5, 2024). "Joven historiador se convierte en el nuevo alcalde de la capital de Costa Rica." Centroamérica360. (In Spanish) Retrieved May 9, 2025.
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