UPDATE 1-Costa Ricans vote as right-wing populists aim to extend mandate
Published on: Feb. 2, 2026, 12:29 a.m. | Source: Devdiscourse
Costa Ricans are voting in a general election on Sunday as the right-wing populist government seeks to extend its mandate and secure control of Congress at a time when drug-fueled violence has gripped the country. More importantly, Segura said she was worried about the implications on democracy. "I hope young people come out and vote because these are the most important elections.
