Costa Rica
With a Wide Margin, Laura Fernández Wins Costa Rica’s Elections
3 February, 2026
Costa Rica held presidential and legislative elections this Sunday, resulting in a broad victory for the ruling party. Laura Fernández, candidate of the Pueblo Soberano Party, won the presidential race without the need for a runoff, securing more ⇢
Costa Rica Prepares for Presidential and Legislative Elections
29 January, 2026
On February 1, Costa Rica will hold presidential and legislative elections in a context marked by political fragmentation, high levels of voter indecision, and the growing prominence of key debates such as public security, financial inclusion, and ⇢
Chaves defeats Figueres to become next president of Costa Rica
4 April, 2022
The runoff election in Costa Rica took place this Sunday. Rodrigo Chaves, of Partido Progreso Social Democrático (PPSD), has won, obtaining 52.85% of the votes with 98.15% of ballot stations counted. Chaves won in all but two of the ⇢
Chaves ahead in the polls as Costa Rica gears up for presidential vote
31 March, 2022
On Sunday, Costa Ricans return to the polls to elect their next president. They face a straight choice between José María Figueres, of the traditional Partido Liberación Nacional (PLN) party, and the ‘new politics’ being promised by ⇢
José María Figueres and Rodrigo Chaves to compete for the presidency in runoff election
7 February, 2022
On Sunday, presidential and legislative elections were held in Costa Rica – at stake, the head of the national executive branch and all 57 deputies of the Legislative Assembly for the period 2022-2026. Amid a record-low turnout the winning ⇢