Right-wing candidate Laura Fernández wins Costa Rica’s presidency in first round
- January 30, 2026
Laura Fernández won the elections in Costa Rica in a first-round landslide, pledging continuity, tougher security policies and institutional reforms.
Laura Fernández won the elections in Costa Rica in a first-round landslide, pledging continuity, tougher security policies and institutional reforms.
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