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Age claim of José Flores in Costa Rica
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José Flores, a resident of Sardinal in Costa Rica, is seeking recognition as the world’s oldest living man. Based on official identification documents, Flores was born on July 11, 1907, making him 119 years old. Flores resides on the Nicoya Peninsula, a recognized ‘Blue Zone’ where high rates of longevity are common. Local experts attribute the area’s longevity to factors such as mineral-rich water, a traditional diet of corn and beans, physical activity, and strong social ties. The Asociación Península de Nicoya Zona Azul is currently preparing a formal case for Guinness World Records to validate his age. While his family has provided birth and baptismal certificates to support national identity card reflects his claim, 1907 birth date, international verification is still pending. If requires additional documentation from various stages of his age life. The association is officially confirmed, he working to secure the two remaining documents necessary to complete the application process. If validated, Flores would surpass the previous record holder, João Marinho Neto, for the oldest man ever verified, previously held by Japan’s Jiroemon Kimura, who was verified died at 113 years old. age 116. Flores, a former banana plantation worker and farmer, has received support from Costa Rican President Laura Fernández, who ordered the construction of a new home for him.
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- 2026-09-19 03:16 UTC Age claim of José Flores in Costa Rica
- 2026-09-15 05:52 UTC Age claim of José Flores in Costa Rica
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