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Laura Fernández

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Laura Fernández wins Costa Rica presidency in preliminary count — Static01.nyt.com

Laura Fernández wins Costa Rica presidency in preliminary count

Laura Fernández, a 39-year-old political scientist handpicked by outgoing President Rodrigo Chaves, won Costa Rica’s presidential election on Sunday, according to a preliminary count of the votes, and reached the threshold needed to win in the first round. Early results showed Ms. Fernández with nearly 50 percent of the

Laura Fernández leads ahead of Costa Rica vote as concerns grow over democratic backsliding — Static01.nyt.com

Laura Fernández leads ahead of Costa Rica vote as concerns grow over democratic backsliding

Laura Fernández, President Rodrigo Chaves’s handpicked successor, led the race ahead of Costa Rica’s presidential vote on Sunday, according to reporting dated Feb. 1, 2026. The contest is being framed as a choice over whether Mr. Chaves’s governing style will be reinforced or rejected. Recent polls show

Costa Rica votes amid insecurity and fears of authoritarian turn — I.guim.co.uk

Costa Rica votes amid insecurity and fears of authoritarian turn

Costa Rica heads to the polls on Sunday to elect a president and 57 members of congress after a campaign dominated by rising insecurity and warnings of an authoritarian turn. President Rodrigo Chaves, who could not run again under the constitution, looms over the race; his handpicked candidate, Laura Fernández,