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.
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.