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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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US and China Battle for Latin American Trade Influence

Latin America has become a battleground between the United States and China. Countries in the region are being forced to choose sides under pressure...

Tennis Star Sinner Suspended Three Months for Doping

Tennis Star Jannik Sinner, world number one, will be suspended until May 4 after reaching an agreement with the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA), which...

Costa Rican Study Reveals Deep Divide on Abortion Amid Political Tensions

A recent survey by the National University of Costa Rica (UNA) has shed new light on the nation's views regarding abortion, revealing deep divides...