Chaves wins Costa Rican presidency (April 4, 2022)
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Economist Rodrigo Chaves won Costa Rica's presidency, adding to the ranks of anti-establishment leaders in the region. Preliminary results give Chaves 52.9 percent of votes, over his opponent in yesterday's runoff election, former president José María Figueres, who obtained 47.1 percent. Figueres conceded defeat last night, though final results will be announced later this week. (
Chaves wins Costa Rican presidency (April 4, 2022)
Chaves wins Costa Rican presidency (April 4…
Chaves wins Costa Rican presidency (April 4, 2022)
Economist Rodrigo Chaves won Costa Rica's presidency, adding to the ranks of anti-establishment leaders in the region. Preliminary results give Chaves 52.9 percent of votes, over his opponent in yesterday's runoff election, former president José María Figueres, who obtained 47.1 percent. Figueres conceded defeat last night, though final results will be announced later this week. (