Preliminary, partial results put Costa Rican president’s handpicked successor on verge of presidency
CARTAGO (COSTA RICA): (Feb 2) (AP) Preliminary and partial results showed the Costa Rican president’s handpicked successor poised to win the presidency in a crowded field after Sunday’s election.
The Supreme Electoral Tribunal reported that with votes from 81 per cent of polling places tallied, conservative populist Laura Fernandez of the Sovereign People’s Party had 48.9 per cent of the vote. Her closest challenger was economist Álvaro Ramos of the National Liberation Party with 33 per cent.
Ramos conceded on Sunday night and pledged to lead a “constructive opposition,” but one that would not let those in power get away with anything.
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