Event Brief
Fernández Wins Costa Rica’s Presidency in First-Round Landslide
Filed: Feb 02, 2026 at 9:06 AM ET
Summary: Laura Fernández secures presidency with 48.5% of votes, marking a rightward shift in Latin America.
WHO: Laura Fernández
WHAT: Won Costa Rica's presidency
WHEN: Feb 02, 2026 at 6:48 AM ET
WHERE: Costa Rica
WHY: To address an unprecedented security crisis
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