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Costa Ricans have elected conservative populist Laura Fern\u00e1ndez<\/a> as their next president, according to preliminary results, making her the latest right-leaning leader to win office in Latin America.<\/p>\n

With results from 96.8% of polling places counted, Fern\u00e1ndez of the Sovereign People\u2019s Party won 48.3% of the vote, the Supreme Electoral Tribunal reported.<\/p>\n

Her closest challenger, economist \u00c1lvaro Ramos of the National Liberation Party, trailed with 33.4%, the Associated Press<\/a> reported.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Ramos conceded the race on election night, with Fern\u00e1ndez, 39, to begin her four-year term in May.<\/p>\n

TRUMP-BACKED CANDIDATE ASFURA WINS HONDURAS PRESIDENTIAL ELECTION<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n

A former government minister, Fern\u00e1ndez is the chosen successor of outgoing President Rodrigo Chaves, who is constitutionally prohibited from seeking re-election.<\/p>\n

She campaigned on continuing Chaves\u2019 populist agenda<\/a>, which reshaped Costa Rican politics by arguing against traditional parties and promising tougher action on crime.<\/p>\n

Fern\u00e1ndez served as minister of national planning and later as minister of the presidency, giving her a central role in Chaves\u2019 administration.<\/p>\n

LATIN AMERICA FRACTURES OVER TRUMP\u2019S MADURO CAPTURE AS REGIONAL ALLIES SHIFT RIGHT<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n

Crime had dominated the campaign in Costa Rica amid sharp rises in homicides, gang activity and drug trafficking<\/a> by cartels.<\/p>\n

The murder rate had increased by 50% over the last six years, according to reports<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Fern\u00e1ndez pledged a hard-line security strategy, including increased cooperation with the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration and tougher measures against organized crime.<\/p>\n

She has also floated controversial proposals inspired by El Salvador\u2019s President Nayib Bukele.<\/p>\n

This included construction of a special prison for gang leaders, the Associated Press reported.<\/p>\n

MARCO RUBIO EMERGES AS KEY TRUMP POWER PLAYER AFTER VENEZUELA OPERATION<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n

“My hand won\u2019t shake when it comes to making the decisions we need to restore peace in Costa Rican homes,” Fern\u00e1ndez said during the campaign.<\/p>\n

U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio<\/a> congratulated Fern\u00e1ndez in a statement Monday.<\/p>\n

“Under her leadership, we are confident Costa Rica will continue to advance shared priorities to include combating narco-trafficking, ending illegal immigration to the United States, promoting cybersecurity and secure telecommunications, and strengthening economic ties,” Rubio said.<\/p>\n

“I hope that we can immediately lower the flags of whichever political party and start working only in favor of the Costa Rican flag,” Fern\u00e1ndez said after the result.\u00a0<\/p>\n

“I believe the Costa Rican people expect nothing less of us,” she added.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

Source – https:\/\/www.foxnews.com\/world\/costa-rica-swings-right-voters-embrace-tough-on-crime-leader-surging-violence <\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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