politics
May 9, 2026
Laura Fernández Assumes Presidency of Costa Rica: Promise of a Strong Hand
Political scientist Laura Fernández, who has promised to continue the previous right-wing government and take a hard line against crime, assumes the presidency of Costa Rica this Friday for the 2026-2030 term in an investiture ceremony open to the public at the National Stadium, attended by delegations from 71 countries.
TL;DR
- Laura Fernández, a political scientist, is inaugurated as the new president of Costa Rica for the 2026-2030 term.
- She promises to continue the policies of the previous right-wing government and implement a hard line against crime.
- The investiture ceremony took place at the National Stadium and was attended by delegations from 71 countries.
- Fernández previously served as Minister of Planning and Minister of the Presidency.
- Key initiatives she plans to continue include building a mega-prison, modernizing public administration, and developing infrastructure projects.
- She won the February elections with 48.3% of the vote.