Summary
Costa Rica is having a presidential election where the current ruling party aims to continue its leadership. Many voters have not yet decided which candidate to support. The election will happen on February 1, and if no candidate gets enough votes, a second round of voting will occur in April.
Key Facts
- Costa Rica's ruling party hopes to stay in power after the election.
- Many voters in Costa Rica have not decided on a candidate yet.
- The election is on February 1, with another round in April if needed.
- Voting in Costa Rica is mandatory, but there are no penalties for not voting.
- Over 3.7 million people in Costa Rica can vote.
- One-third of the population is unsure about who to vote for.
- President Rodrigo Chaves cannot run again due to term limits.
- The leading candidate from Chaves's party promises to continue his policies.
