politics
May 9, 2026
Presidential Inauguration Ceremony for Laura Fernández Begins in Costa Rica
Costa Rica officially began the inauguration ceremony for Laura Fernández Delgado as president for the 2026-2030 term, in a large-scale event held at the National Stadium in San José with delegations from 71 countries present.
TL;DR
- Laura Fernández Delgado was officially inaugurated as president of Costa Rica for the 2026-2030 term.
- The ceremony took place at the National Stadium in San José and was attended by delegations from 71 countries and 18 international organizations.
- Fernández is the 50th president of Costa Rica and the second woman to hold the office, following Laura Chinchilla.
- Outgoing president Rodrigo Chaves will hand over the presidential sash to Fernández.
- Fernández, a 39-year-old right-wing political scientist, will deliver a speech after her investiture, and her cabinet will be sworn in, including Rodrigo Chaves as Minister of the Presidency and Minister of Finance.
- High-level representatives attending include the King of Spain, Felipe VI, and presidents from Guatemala, Honduras, Panama, Chile, Israel, and the Dominican Republic.
- Security for the event is provided by approximately 800 police officers.
- Musical performances and a concert featuring local artists are part of the day's events.