Laura Fernández sworn in as Costa Rica president, keeping outgoing president in 2 high-profile posts

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Laura Fernández sworn in as Costa Rica president, keeping outgoing president in 2 high-profile posts

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Laura Fernández sworn in as Costa Rica president, keeping outgoing president in 2 high-profile posts
Associated Press5/8/2026

Laura Fernández sworn in as Costa Rica president, keeping outgoing president in 2 high-profile posts

SAN JOSE, Costa Rica (AP) — Laura Fernández was sworn in Friday as president of Costa Rica alongside her predecessor, outgoing President Rodrigo Chaves, an ally of U.S. President Donald Trump who will serve dual roles as her minister of the presidency and minister of finance. Fernández, a political scientist who is.

Laura Fernandez sworn in as Costa Rica’s new president
Al Jazeera
Al Jazeera
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5/8/2026

Laura Fernandez sworn in as Costa Rica’s new president

Laura Fernandez has been sworn in as Costa Rica’s new president and has vowed to fight rising crime in the Central American country, as well as maintain close ties with the United States. Fernandez defeated a crowded field in the February 1 vote to replace outgoing president Rodrigo Chaves, who has remained a close.