Event Brief
UPDATED May 9, 2026 at 12:02 PM ET
May 8, 2026 at 8:02 PM ET
Laura Fernandez sworn in as Costa Rica’s new president
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Laura Fernandez was sworn in as Costa Rica’s president as her right-wing party holds an absolute majority in the legislature.
WHO: Laura Fernandez
WHAT: Sworn in as Costa Rica’s new president
WHEN: May 8, 2026 at 4:12 PM ET
WHERE: Costa Rica
WHY: Part of a scheduled process.
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