"Laura Fernandez, 39, is set to become the next president of Costa Rica after winning a decisive firstround victory in Sunday's general election. With more than 80% of ballots counted, the Electoral Tribunal reported that the Sovereign People's Party (PPS) the political organization of outgoing President Rodrigo Chaves and Fernandez secured about 50% of the vote. The election also marked a symbolic turning point in Costa Rica's chronic problem of low voter turnout."
"Before Fernandez addressed her supporters, Chaves called her live on television to congratulate her. She responded that she would fight tirelessly and ensure a smooth transition. Speaking to her followers, Fernandez celebrated the strength of Costa Rican democracy, saying the people had chosen to continue a process of change aimed at strengthening institutions and returning them to the sovereign people to promote greater prosperity."
"She argued that the peaceful vote demonstrated how elections can spark a genuine political transformation. Fernandez said the victory was well deserved and criticized the opposition, calling it cannibalistic, though she emphasized that her administration would be based on dialogue and respect for the rule of law. She promised that laws that no longer serve the country would be reformed or repealed, but stressed that existing laws must be respected because democracy depends on adherence to them."
Laura Fernandez, 39, won a first-round presidential victory in Costa Rica with approximately 50% of the vote as the Sovereign People's Party (PPS) consolidated support. More than 80% of ballots were counted when results showed the win, and voter turnout rose to about 66%, marking a reversal of chronic low participation. Outgoing President Rodrigo Chaves called to congratulate Fernandez, and she pledged to fight tirelessly, ensure a smooth transition, strengthen institutions, reform laws that no longer serve the country, respect existing laws, and base her administration on dialogue and the rule of law. International congratulations began with El Salvador's president.
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