Costa Rica Update: Carlos Alvarado's First 100 Days
Issues that defined the presidential campaign remain front and center in the national dialogue.
Costa Rica Update: Carlos Alvarado Wins Presidency in Landslide
The ruling party candidate defied polls to best conservative Fabricio Alvarado by double digits in the April 1 vote.
Latin America's First Election of 2018 Was… Normal
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Brendan O'Boyle
Costa Rica’s result may yield clues for upcoming votes in Brazil, Mexico and elsewhere.
Five Things to Know about Costa Rica's Presidential Runoff
Ticos cast votes for Fabricio Alvarado and Carlos Alvarado on April 1, Easter Sunday.
Poll Update: Costa Rica's Two Alvarados in Dead Heat
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.
Update: Two Alvarados Make It to Costa Rican Runoff
In an election marked by social conservatism, ticos will choose between Carlos and Fabricio Alvarado on Easter Sunday, April 1.
Poll Update: Costa Rica's 2018 Presidential Election
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.