Elecciones Costa Rica: ¿quién es Laura Fernández, la líder de derecha que ganó la Presidencia?

Laura Fernández, nueva presidenta de Costa Rica Foto: MARVIN RECINOS / AFP

Elecciones Costa Rica: ¿quién es Laura Fernández, la líder de derecha que ganó la Presidencia?

TL;DR

  • Laura Fernández, a 39-year-old political scientist, won the Costa Rican presidential election with 48.7% of the vote.
  • Her platform focused on a strong stance against drug trafficking and reforming state powers.
  • Opponents view her proposals as a plan to consolidate absolute power, drawing parallels to El Salvador's Nayib Bukele.
  • Fernández plans to adopt strategies similar to Bukele's anti-gang initiatives, including building a mega-prison.
  • Her victory marks a shift towards the right in Latin America and makes her the second woman to govern Costa Rica.
  • Concerns about authoritarianism have been raised, with former President Óscar Arias criticizing potential constitutional reforms.
  • Despite economic improvements, Costa Rica faces significant inequality.
  • President Rodrigo Chaves, who supported Fernández, has faced criticism for his behavior.