"Preliminary and partial results showed the Costa Rican president's handpicked successor captured the win with a resounding first-round victory, eliminating the need for a runoff in a crowded field after Sunday's election. Fernandez of the Sovereign People's Party had 48.3% of the vote. Her closest challenger was economist Alvaro Ramos of the National Liberation Party with 33.4%. Ramos conceded Sunday night and pledged to lead a "constructive opposition," but one that would not let those in power get away with anything."
"Fernandez will not be formally declared the winner until electoral officials complete a manual count scheduled to begin Tuesday. "In democracy dissent is allowed, criticizing is allowed," he said. On Monday, Fernandez said that her greatest desire as the next president is to consolidate Costa Rica's development to be able to better face global challenges and to produce solid economic growth. "I hope that we can immediately lower the flags of whichever political party and start working only in favor of the Costa Rican flag," Fernandez said. "I believe the Costa Rican people expect nothing less of us.""
Conservative populist Laura Fernandez won Costa Rica's presidency with 48.3% of the vote, securing a first-round victory that avoided a runoff. Her nearest rival, economist Alvaro Ramos of the National Liberation Party, received 33.4% and conceded, promising constructive opposition. Fernandez campaigned on continuing policies of term-limited President Rodrigo Chaves and pledged to consolidate development, boost economic growth, and address rising crime. Electoral officials will complete a manual count starting Tuesday before formal declaration. Fernandez expressed a desire to set aside partisan flags and work for the nation. At least 40% of votes were required to win in the first round.
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