Costa Rican man claims to be world's oldest person
Costa Rican resident Jose Flores claims to be the oldest person in the world, stating he was born on July 11, 1907.
Consensus
- Jose Flores is claimed to be the world's oldest person.
- Flores was born on July 11, 1907.
- He lives in Sardinal, on the Nicoya Peninsula in Costa Rica.
- He has 8 children, 23 grandchildren, 25 great-grandchildren, and one great-great-grandchild.
- Experts are working to verify his age internationally.
- The current titleholder of the oldest person is Ethel Caterham from the UK, who turned 117 in 2026.
- Sigeo Kagawa, the oldest woman in Japan, died at 115 years old.
- Kagawa maintained mental clarity until her death.
- Kagawa attributed her longevity to walking and mental work.
Points of divergence
- Flores' granddaughter, Helen Flores, stated that the secret to his longevity is family love and care. — vm
- The secret to Kagawa's longevity was walking and mental work, as reported by her. — vesti
Coverage (2 sources)
- In Costa Rica, the oldest person on the planet was presented — Вести
- Granddaughter of 119-year-old Costa Rican resident calls family the secret of his longevity — Вечерняя Москва