Costa Rica’s presidential election: What you need to know

The ruling party of Costa Rica is aiming to secure another four years in the presidency in the upcoming election, facing apathy among voters and a fragmented opposition. Outgoing President Rodrigo Chaves’s centre-right populist movement is leading in polls, with a large number of undecided voters posing a potential challenge. Concerns about security outweigh economic issues for voters, reflecting a shifting political landscape. Candidates include Laura Fernandez, Alvaro Ramos, Claudia Dobles, and Ariel Robles, with Fernandez currently in the lead but facing the possibility of a runoff election.

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