Costa Ricans on Sunday elected a new president, Rodrigo Chaves, who will take office on May 8, succeeding President Carlos Alvarado. Here’s what you need to know about him and his priorities, and how they might affect U.S.-Costa Rican bilateral relations. Q: Who is Chaves, and can you give us a brief sketch of the election?
(Reuters) - Costa Ricans will elect President Carlos Alvarado's successor on Sunday to govern what has been of the most stable democracies in Latin Am.
SAN JOSE, Costa Rica (AP) A former Costa Rican president took an early lead in a national election that seemed likely to head to a runoff between the top candidates.