Laura Fernández wins Costa Rica presidency

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Right-wing populist Laura Fernández claims victory in Costa Rica’s elections. Here’s what to know.
Conservative populist Laura Fernández claimed victory in Costa Rica’s presidential race, with early results also pointing to her ruling party securing a majority in an election overshadowed by crime and political apathy.

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Laura Fernández wins Costa Rica presidency after first-round victory, invokes faith in victory speech
Costa Rica elects Laura Fernandez president in first round
Fernandez overwhelmingly wins Costa Rica presidency as populist project secures new term
Right-wing populist Laura Fernandez won a commanding victory in Costa Rica's general elections on Sunday, while her ruling party is set to gain a majority in Congress.

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Fernández wins Costa Rican presidency, steering Latin America further right
Right-Wing Populist Holds Commanding Lead Ahead of Costa Rica’s Election
Costa Rica Votes for President as Gang Wars Shatter Serene Image
Ruling party candidate Laura Fernández leads polls by a wide margin with her hard line on crime, including harsher sentences for gang members and suspending constitutional rights in high crime neighbo...

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Costa Rica heads to polls amid fears of authoritarian turn
Rightwing populist on cusp of victory in Costa Rica vote

Polls open in Costa Rica as centre-right populists aim to extend mandate

Laura Fernandez, President Chaves’s protege and ex-chief of staff, is frontrunner and could avoid April 5 run-off.
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Four Questions Driving Costa Rica's Presidential Race

Laura Fernández, running to continue President Rodrigo Chaves’ agenda, may win in the first round of a February 1 election marked by insecurity woes.
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This Beach Town in Costa Rica Is One of the Country's Best-kept Secrets—and It's Close to an Incredible National Park

The surfers have always known about Tamarindo, but for most travelers, this hidden gem still flies under the radar.
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Costa Rica becomes first Central American country to recognize same-sex marriage

Costa Rica became the first country in Central America to recognize same-sex marriages on Tuesday when an order by the country's Supreme Court went into effect. Though the coronavirus pandemic limited couples to mostly private ceremonies, AFP reports that ...