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
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.