politics
May 8, 2026
Guatemalan President Travels to Costa Rica for Laura Fernández's Inauguration
Guatemalan President Bernardo Arévalo will travel to Costa Rica to attend the swearing-in of Laura Fernández.
TL;DR
- Guatemalan President Bernardo Arévalo is traveling to Costa Rica for the inauguration of President-elect Laura Fernández.
- The inauguration will take place on Friday, May 8th, at the National Stadium in San José.
- Over 70 countries and 18 international organizations will be represented.
- Other notable attendees include the King of Spain, Felipe VI, and leaders from Honduras, Panama, Chile, and the Dominican Republic.
- Laura Fernández will serve as president for the 2026-2030 term and is the second woman to hold the office in Costa Rica.
- The ceremony marks the beginning of a new political cycle in Costa Rica.