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Costa Rica’s Democracy Faces a New Test, But It Will Endure

The election of Laura Fernández extends Costa Rica’s populist experiment. Its democracy will weather it, for now, two experts write.

President-elect Laura Fernández celebrates her win on Feb 1 in San José, Costa Rica.

REACTION: Laura Fernández Wins Big in Costa Rica

The right-wing, tough-on-crime president-elect will have a legislative majority and promises “deep and irreversible” change.

Costa Rica: Meet the Candidates 2026

Public security tops voters’ concerns ahead of the February 1 election.

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