Laura Fernández Wins Costa Rica Presidency with Nayib Bukele's Plan

Laura Fernández won the Costa Rican presidency in the first round with nearly 50 percent of the vote after promising to implement security measures inspired by Nayib Bukele.The former minister defeated Álvaro Ramos, who conceded the race with 33 percent of the support following a campaign focused on record homicide rates and drug trafficking.While Nayib Bukele congratulated the president-elect, critics including Óscar Arias warned that proposed states of exception and constitutional reforms could threaten democratic stability.