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SAN JOSE, Costa Rica -- A former Costa Rican finance minister beat one of the country's former presidents in a presidential runoff election Sunday, according to preliminary results from a vote that didn't bring out a majority of voters.
Former Costa Rica finance minister Rodrigo Chaves, who surprised many by making it into the country's presidential runoff vote, has easily won that ballot and is to become the Central American country's new leader next month, while still fending off accusations of sexual harassment when he worked at the World Bank.
Ex-finance minister wins runoff to be Costa Rica's president | 2022-04-04 20:19:55
More than 42 of eligible voters did not take part in Sunday’s election, reflecting the lack of enthusiasm people had for the candidates.
On Sunday, conservative economist Rodrigo Chaves beat out former president José Figueres Ferrer in a runoff vote, becoming the next president of Costa Rica. The election, however, saw low voter turnout after a campaign season steeped in personal attacks.