Fernandez Takes Commanding Lead in Costa Rica Presidency Race
TL;DR
Right-wing Laura Fernandez leads Costa Rica’s presidential race with 81% of polling stations tallied and 48.9% of votes, above the 40% threshold to win outright; her closest challenger Alvaro Ramos conceded as a runoff becomes less likely, with Fernandez campaigning on tougher security amid cocaine-linked violence and about 3.7 million voters eligible.
- Laura Fernandez leads early results in Costa Rica’s presidential election Al Jazeera
- Rising crime, inequality and disenchantment: What’s at stake in Costa Rica’s elections CNN
- Laura Fernández Wins Costa Rican Presidency The New York Times
- Costa Rica heads to polls amid fears of authoritarian turn The Guardian
- Costa Ricans vote as right-wing populists aim to extend mandate Reuters
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