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Costa Rica inaugurates right-wing president Laura Fernandez
Costa Rica inaugurated right-wing president Laura Fernandez on Friday as supporters gathered in the national stadium.
Published On 8 May 2026
Laura Fernandez sworn in as Costa Rica’s new president
Fernandez enters office with her right-wing party holding an absolute majority in the legislature.
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What to know about Israeli President Herzog’s trip to Central America?
Israeli Foreign Ministry says that four-day visit to Panama and Costa Rica will deepen ties with partners in the region.
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Deported migrants arrive in Costa Rica from the US
Costa Rica has received 25 people deported by the US as the first wave of an agreement between the two countries.
Published On 12 Apr 2026
Costa Rica to accept 25 deportees per week under Trump deportation effort
The Central American nation is latest to sign a ‘third-country’ deportation agreement with the Trump administration.
Ex-minister Gamboa targeted in Costa Rica’s first extradition to the US
A former Supreme Court justice, Celso Gamboa was accused by the US of using government connections to traffic cocaine.
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Right wing candidate Fernandez declares victory in Costa Rica
Costa Rica’s right wing ruling party candidate Laura Fernandez has declared victory in the presidential election.
Published On 2 Feb 2026
Right-wing candidate declares victory in Costa Rica’s presidential election
Preliminary results show Laura Fernandez poised to win a presidential race dominated by rising drug-related violence.
Polls open in Costa Rica as centre-right populists aim to extend mandate
Laura Fernandez, President Chaves’s protege and ex-chief of staff, is frontrunner and could avoid April 5 run-off.
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A vote for continuity? What to know for Costa Rica’s presidential election
Polls suggest that the candidate close to outgoing President Rodrigo Chaves is likely to triumph in the February 1 vote.
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