politics
May 9, 2026
Fernández announces she will push for a 'profound reform' with an 'iron fist' in Costa Rica
The new president of Costa Rica, Laura Fernández, assured this Friday in her inaugural address that she will promote a 'profound reform' of the state and apply an 'iron fist' policy against organized crime during her 2026-2030 term.
TL;DR
- Laura Fernández, the new president of Costa Rica, announced a "profound" state reform and an "iron fist" policy against organized crime.
- Her administration (2026-2030) aims to build a "third republic" with modern, agile, transparent, and effective institutions.
- Key security measures include a "mega-prison" for 5,000 inmates inspired by El Salvador and a Command and Control Center (C5).
- Legislative proposals include a 4-day work week with 12-hour days, a Government City complex, strategic road projects, an electric passenger train, and a Caribbean marina.
- Fernández described herself as economically liberal and socially conservative, and a fervent Catholic.