Costa Rica’s Upcoming Election: A Crucial Test for Sovereignty and Democratic Integrity
As Costa Rica prepares to elect its next president amid a crowded field, the nation faces a pivotal choice between preserving democratic freedoms or succumbing to authoritarian tendencies cloaked in promises of security and reform.
On February 1, Costa Rican voters will head to the polls to choose their next president for the 2026-2030 term. Among twenty candidates, three stand as frontrunners: Laura Fernández of the right-wing Partido Pueblo Soberano, social democrat Álvaro Ramos, and former first lady Claudia Dobles. Each offers vastly different visions that will shape not only Costa Rica’s future but also test principles dear to American interests such as national sovereignty and democratic governance. Will Continuity Mean More Centralization and Authoritarian Risks? Laura Fernández, widely viewed as the favorite with about 44% support in recent polls, casts herself as the heir...
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