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February 8, 2022

Costa Rican Presidential Candidates Appear Headed for April Runoff Election
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Costa Rica's crowded presidential election is likely headed to a runoff
as preliminary results show no candidate got the required 40% of votes
needed to declare victory. Businessman and former President José María
Figueres has taken an early lead in Sunday's election, with former
finance minister and World Bank official Rodrigo Chaves polling in
second place. The election comes as Costa Ricans are denouncing growing
unemployment, increasing living costs and corruption. Sunday's
presidential election had 25 candidates. The runoff is scheduled for
April.


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