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More of our favorite pics from Costa Rica’s inauguration

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The inauguration of Costa Rica's 48th president, Carlos Alvarado, May 18, 2018
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From early morning bike rides to an evening concert, downtown Costa Rica was full of pomp and activity throughout the inauguration of its 48th president, Carlos Alvarado, on May 8. Our team was on hand to capture images from the day.

The inauguration of Costa Rica's 48th president, Carlos Alvarado, May 18, 2018
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Legislative Assembly President Carolina Hidalgo bikes to Costa Rica's presidential inauguration on May 8, 2018.
Image via Twitter from @vsprotti
The inauguration of Costa Rica's 48th president, Carlos Alvarado, May 18, 2018
Alexander Villegas / The Tico Times
The inauguration of Costa Rica's 48th president, Carlos Alvarado, May 18, 2018
Alexander Villegas / The Tico Times
The inauguration of Costa Rica's 48th president, Carlos Alvarado, May 18, 2018
Alexander Villegas / The Tico Times
The inauguration of President Carlos Alvarado in Costa Rica
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The inauguration of Costa Rica's 48th president, Carlos Alvarado, May 18, 2018
Alexander Villegas / The Tico Times
The inauguration of Costa Rica's 48th president, Carlos Alvarado, May 18, 2018
Alexander Villegas / The Tico Times
AFP Photo / Ezequiel Becerra
The inauguration of Costa Rica's 48th president, Carlos Alvarado, May 18, 2018
Alexander Villegas / The Tico Times
The inauguration of Costa Rica's 48th president, Carlos Alvarado, May 18, 2018
Alexander Villegas / The Tico Times
The inauguration of Costa Rica's 48th president, Carlos Alvarado, May 18, 2018
Alexander Villegas / The Tico Times
The inauguration of Costa Rica's 48th president, Carlos Alvarado, May 18, 2018
Jonathan Jiménez / The Tico Times
The inauguration of Costa Rica's 48th president, Carlos Alvarado, May 18, 2018
Jonathan Jiménez / The Tico Times

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