Costa Rica’s Presidential Race Marred by Serious Allegations: What This Means for Sovereign Governance

As Costa Rica approaches its February elections amidst a crowded field of 20 candidates, the campaign trail has taken a disturbing turn that echoes warnings for all advocates of national sovereignty and principled governance. Laura Fernández, the leading candidate from the Sovereign People Party, publicly accused her former boss and now rival candidate Fabricio Alvarado of sexual harassment during her time as his advisor in 2018. During a high-profile debate, Fernández did not mince words: “May God protect us from wolves in sheep’s clothing.” She recounted how she and other women endured inappropriate comments, unsolicited photographs, and the exploitation of...