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fromwww.aljazeera.com
41 minutes ago

Polls open in Costa Rica as centre-right populists aim to extend mandate

Laura Fernandez, President Rodrigo Chaves's protege and former chief of staff, is a frontrunner and could avoid an April 5 run-off. Polls have opened in the Costa Rica general election as the centre-right populist government seeks to extend its mandate and secure control of the Legislative Assembly at a time when drug-fuelled violence has gripped the country. Voting stations opened at 6am local time (12:00 GMT) on Sunday and will remain open until 6pm (24:00 GMT), with early trends likely within hours.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
3 hours ago

Costa Rica heads to polls amid fears of authoritarian turn

Increasing insecurity and a polarising president have reshaped Costa Rican politics, with a handpicked security-focused candidate leading polls amid a fragmented opposition and undecided voters.
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fromwww.aljazeera.com
6 hours ago

A vote for continuity? What to know for Costa Rica's presidential election

The ruling party aligned with outgoing President Rodrigo Chaves is poised to win Costa Rica's February 1 election amid opposition fragmentation and many undecided voters.
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