Longino Soto Biography

During the day's lessons Monday, June 29 ; Professor decided to allocate conducting a little research about the biography of someone who has made ​​a significant contribution to the development of Costa Rica . In the case of my partner Kevin and myself , we chose to speak of Dr. Longino Soto

“Longino Soto Biography”

Longino Pacheco Soto was born in San Jose, October 12, 1923, he was a cardiovascular surgeon and member of Costa Rica between 1970 and 1974.

Achievements in the area of Medicine

He was director of the first heart transplant surgery performed in Central America.In 1947 he began his work in the Caja Costarricense del Seguro Social, work continued for over 60 years.He is considered one of the most important figures of twentieth century Costa Rican medicine.

Achievements in UNAFUT

Longino Soto was president of the Costa Rican Federation of Soccer, during his administration, Costa Rica qualified for the first World Cup in Italy 90.

Last Years of Life

Dr. Longino Pacheco Soto died on October 13, 2010, at the Catholic Hospital Clinic.