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Right-wing former finance minister Rodrigo Chaves is set to be Costa Rica's new president after his opponent Jose Maria Figueres conceded defeat on Sunday.
More than 42 of eligible voters did not take part in Sunday’s election, reflecting the lack of enthusiasm people had for the candidates.
MEXICO CITY (Sputnik) - Former Costa Rican President Jose Maria Figueres has accepted defeat in the second round of the presidential elections and has... 04.04.2022, Sputnik International
Rodrigo Chaves surprised many Costa Ricans by making it into the runoff, which he won easily despite sexual harassment allegations against him.
San José, Apr 3 (EFE).- Costa Ricans elected economist Rodrigo Chaves Robles as their 49th president in the runoff election on Sunday following a campaign focused on promises of change and combating corruption. Chaves, 60, of the center-right Social Democratic Progress Party, obtained 52.9 percent of the votes to defeat former president and candidate of …