Event Brief
Costa Rica Elects Tough-on-Crime Leader
Filed: Feb 02, 2026 at 10:05 PM ET
Summary: Laura Fernández wins Costa Rica's presidential election, vowing to tackle rising violence.
WHO: Laura Fernández
WHAT: Wins presidential election
WHEN: Feb 02, 2026 at 5:50 PM ET
WHERE: Costa Rica
WHY: To continue tough-on-crime agenda amid violence
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