Costa Rican populists win commanding victory but fall short of legislative supermajority - Sight Magazine Laura Fernandez’s decisive presidential victory in Costa Rica also delivered her Sovereign People’s Party (PPSO) a majority in Congress.

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Costa Rica Elects Laura Fernández as President: Landslide Victory Over Crime and Economic Woes Laura Fernández from the Sovereign People party swept to victory in Costa Rica's presidential race, pulling in 48.3 percent of the votes based on counts from 94 percent of polling places. That strong showing topped the 40 percent mark required to skip a second round, leaving her main competitor, center-right economist Álvaro Ramos, trailing with 33.4 percent. The vote took place on Sunday, sparking joyous scenes among her backers who waved national flags and shouted praises for Rodrigo Chaves, the current president and her key supporter.

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Fernandez overwhelmingly wins Costa Rica presidency as populist project secures new term - Sight Magazine Laura Fernandez won a commanding victory in Costa Rica's general elections while her ruling party is set to gain a majority in Congress.

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Costa Ricans vote as right-wing populists aim to extend mandate - Sight Magazine Costa Ricans are voting in a general election on Sunday as the right-wing populist government seeks to extend its mandate.

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As violence surges, right-wing populist emerges as frontrunner in Costa Rica’s presidential election - Sight Magazine Polls indicate that a right-wing populist is the frontrunner, amid a surge of drug trafficking and violence.

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