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Elections 2018

U.S. congratulates Carlos Alvarado on his victory in Costa Rica

A State Department spokeswoman called Costa Rica's elections a model for the region.

Catching up? Highlights from yesterday’s surprising Costa Rican election

A few of the highlights, videos and photos from an Election Day we won't soon forget.

Epsy Campbell will become Latin America’s first Afro-Latina vice president

Campbell will serve as vice president in the new Alvarado administration.

Meet Costa Rica’s 48th president, Carlos Alvarado

As the candidate for the PAC, he had to deal with the wear and tear on the current administration, whose image was hard hit by a corruption scandal as well as by increasing violence.

Carlos Alvarado’s victory speech: ‘This election held up a mirror to Costa Rica’

Carlos Alvarado addressed an ecstatic crowd in San Pedro, east of San José.
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Latin America Seeks US Support Against China’s Economic Influence

Half a dozen Latin American countries have asked the United States for help in "resisting economic coercion" from China, said José W. Fernández, the...

Former Costa Rica President Faces Trial Over State Bank Scandal

Former Costa Rican President Guillermo Solís will face trial for allegedly making irregular treasury fund transfers to prevent the collapse of a state bank...

Tourism Sector Warns of Risks as Costa Rica Dollar Rate Remains Low

The exchange rate of the dollar in Costa Rica currently stands at approximately 507 colones, with experts predicting that an "abundance of liquidity" will...