Latin America’s First Election of 2018 Was… Normal

Monday, April 2, 2018  |  AQ Web Exclusive

Costa Rica’s result may yield clues for upcoming votes in Brazil, Mexico and elsewhere. ... Read More

Costa Rica Update: Carlos Alvarado Wins Presidency in Landslide

Monday, April 2, 2018  |  Holly K. Sonneland

The ruling party candidate defied polls to best conservative Fabricio Alvarado by double digits in the April 1 vote. ... Read More

Five Things to Know about Costa Rica's Presidential Runoff

Wednesday, March 28, 2018  |  Holly K. Sonneland

Ticos cast votes for Fabricio Alvarado and Carlos Alvarado on April 1, Easter Sunday. ... Read More

Poll Update: Costa Rica's Two Alvarados in Dead Heat

Wednesday, February 21, 2018  |  Holly K. Sonneland

Fabricio Alvarado has a slight edge but it’s a technical tie, and rising economic concerns could help Carlos Alvarado in the April 1 runoff. ... Read More

Update: Two Alvarados Make It to Costa Rican Runoff

Monday, February 5, 2018  |  Holly K. Sonneland

In an election marked by social conservatism, ticos will choose between Carlos and Fabricio Alvarado on Easter Sunday, April 1. ... Read More

Poll Update: Costa Rica's 2018 Presidential Election

Thursday, February 1, 2018  |  Holly K. Sonneland

Fabricio Alvarado maintains his lead in the final poll before the February 4 vote, while Carlos Alvarado makes big gains, and Juan Diego Castro tumbles. ... Read More

LatAm in Focus: Costa Rican Voters Are "Blowing in the Wind"

Wednesday, January 31, 2018  |  Holly K. Sonneland

After decades of steady bipartisan politics, in 2018, Tico voters keep changing their minds about who they’re going to vote for on February 4, say two University of Costa Rica pollsters. ... Read More

Explainer: Costa Rica's 2018 Elections

Thursday, January 18, 2018  |  Holly K. Sonneland

Just before the February 4 first round, court rulings have stirred the social order in the traditionally conservative country. ... Read More