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Presidential Election

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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

Guinea junta chief Mamady Doumbouya wins presidency after opposition boycott — I.guim.co.uk

Guinea junta chief Mamady Doumbouya wins presidency after opposition boycott

Mamady Doumbouya, head of Guinea’s junta, has been elected president after the country’s electoral commission said he secured a sweeping majority of the vote. He had pledged not to run after seizing power four years ago; the vote was held over the weekend and main opposition leaders were