Laura Fernandez sworn in as Costa Rica’s new president
Summary
Laura Fernandez has become Costa Rica’s new president and promises to reduce crime and keep strong relations with the United States. She won the recent election and is starting a government with a focus on security reforms and close ties to the US.Key Facts
- Laura Fernandez was sworn in as Costa Rica’s president after winning the February 1 election.
- She plans to fight rising crime and reform the country’s courts and security laws.
- Fernandez’s party, the Sovereign People’s Party (PPSO), holds a majority in the single-chamber legislature.
- Outgoing President Rodrigo Chaves will stay in government as a dual minister of presidency and finance.
- Fernandez appointed Douglas Soto as ambassador to the US to maintain close ties.
- US special envoy Kristi Noem attended the inauguration, supporting strong US-Costa Rica relations.
- Costa Rica is building a maximum-security prison like El Salvador’s to fight organized crime.
- Costa Rica agreed to accept deported non-citizens from the US under a controversial agreement criticized by rights groups.
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