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SAN JOSE, Costa Rica (AP) -- Costa Ricans head into national elections Sunday facing a dizzying array of 25 presidential candidates, no dominant issue to

Costa Ricans head into national elections Sunday facing a dizzying array of 25 candidates for president, no dominant issue to drive turnout and nearly one-third of those intending to vote saying they have no clear idea of who their selection will be

SAN JOSE (Reuters) - Costa Ricans will head to the polls on Sunday for a general elections likely to trigger a second-round vote in early April, with none of the 25 presidential candidates expected to win more than the 40% of the votes needed to avoid a runoff, according to a study.

Amid concerns about debt and unemployment, Ticos head to the polls to pick a new president and legislators on February 6.

Strong Support For The Legalization Of Medical Cannabis In Costa Rica Friday, 14 May 2021 Strong support for the legalization of medical cannabis was shown by the candidates from the National Liberation (PLN), Christian Social Unity (PUSC) and Citizen Action (PAC) parties. Of the eleven candidates, eight are in favor, one is against, and no response was received from two other applicants. In the case of the liberationists, there are two candidates who are deputies and with the power to influence the approval of a bill along these lines. They are Carlos Ricardo Benavides and ...