Music of the Americas: Kichwa Music From Ecuador
This week's En Casa features Kichwa musicians from the region of Imbabura.
Music of the Americas: From Costa Rica to Argentina
This week's En Casa features musicians from Central and South America.
Music of the Americas: Central America
This week's En Casa features musicians from Panama and Costa Rica.
Costa Rica’s Democracy Faces a New Test, But It Will Endure
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Manuel Meléndez-Sánchez, Lucas Perelló
The election of Laura Fernández extends Costa Rica’s populist experiment. Its democracy will weather it, for now, two experts write.
REACTION: Laura Fernández Wins Big in Costa Rica
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AQ Editors
The right-wing, tough-on-crime president-elect will have a legislative majority and promises “deep and irreversible” change.
Poll Tracker: Costa Rica's 2026 Presidential Election
Laura Fernández, President Rodrigo Chaves’ former chief-of-staff, is polling high enough to potentially avoid a runoff. Ticos vote on February 1.
Four Questions Driving Costa Rica's Presidential Race
Laura Fernández, running to continue President Rodrigo Chaves’ agenda, may win in the first round of a February 1 election marked by insecurity woes.