Costa Rica elects Fernández, signaling a rightward shift in Latin America
Far-right Laura Fernández won Costa Rica’s presidency in a landslide after about 94% of votes were counted, taking roughly 48% and promising a crackdown on drug-trafficking–driven violence. Her victory underscores a regional shift to the right, and critics fear potential constitutional moves to allow former president Rodrigo Chaves to return after her term, alongside tougher crime measures and a Bukele-style security approach.
