More of our favorite pics from Costa Rica’s inauguration
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 Plaza de la Democracia on Inauguration Day in 2018.
Cycling to work is a familiar activity for new Legislative Assembly President Carolina Hidalgo. Maybe not in heels.
Outgoing President Luis Guillermo Solís and First Lady Mercedes Peñas arrive at the inauguration.
The new Cabinet, which includes 14 women and 11 men at the ministerial level, processes onto the stage.
The president-elect and his wife, architect Claudia Dobles, arrive at the inauguration.
President-elect Carlos Alvarado hugs outgoing President Luis Guillermo Solís moments before his inauguration.
President Alvarado delivers his inaugural address.
The First Lady and the President.
Alvarado greets a supporter after the ceremony.
Protesters decried the recent wave of femicides in Costa Rica.
Spectators snap a selfie with the new president, vice president and Cabinet ministers.
President Alvarado swears in his Cabinet at the National Museum, near the spot the ceremony marking the abolition of Costa Rica's army took place in 1948.
President Alvarado and First Lady Claudia Dobles return to the Plaza de la Democracia for an evening concert.
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