Costa Rican President-Elect Faces Array of Challenges, Opportunities
A political newcomer, soon-to-be Costa Rican President Rodrigo Chaves rode to victory largely on a wave of anti-establishment sentiment.
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A political newcomer, soon-to-be Costa Rican President Rodrigo Chaves rode to victory largely on a wave of anti-establishment sentiment.
By Alvaro Murillo SAN JOSE (Reuters) - Rodrigo Chaves, the finance minister in Costa Rica's outgoing government, was in pole position to win a run-off for the presidency in less than two weeks time, a voter survey showed on Tuesday, though the race remained too tight to call.
San Jose, Apr 6 (Prensa Latina) The meeting between President-elect Rodrigo Chaves and his defeated rival, former President Jose Maria Figueres, addressed the main issues to be promoted in favor of Costa Rica, political analysts agree today.
San Jose, Apr 5 (Prensa Latina) Representatives of business groups, chambers and unions congratulated and expressed their willingness to work with President-elect Rodrigo Chaves, to solve the serious situation Costa Rica is currently going through.
Economist Rodrigo Chaves defeated rival Jose Maria Figueres, who received 47.1% of the vote. The turnout was 57.2% of the regiestered voters.