Meet Laura Virginia Fernández Delgado: Costa Rica’s second woman president and the 39-year-old who just made history
Costa Rica has elected Laura Virginia Fernández Delgado, a 39-year-old political scientist, as its second female president. Her victory, secured with 48.3% of the vote in the first round, signals a continuation of the outgoing president's conservative agenda. Fernández Delgado, a former Minister of National Planning and Presidency, aims to stabilize the economy and implement firmer actions against crime.
Costa Rica has elected Laura Virginia Fernández Delgado, a 39-year-old political scientist, as its second female president. Her victory, secured with 48.3% of the vote in the first round, signals a continuation of the outgoing president's conservative agenda. Fernández Delgado, a former Minister of National Planning and Presidency, aims to stabilize the economy and implement firmer actions against crime.
