politics
February 3, 2026
Laura Fernandez wins presidential election in Costa Rica after 94% of ballots counted
Laura Fernandez won 48.33% of the vote
TL;DR
- Laura Fernandez won 48.33% of the vote in the presidential election.
- Alvaro Ramos received 33.42% of the vote.
- A candidate needs over 40% to win in the first round in Costa Rica.
- Fernandez will continue current economic policies.
- Her pledges include combating organized crime and attracting foreign investment.
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