Trump-endorsed outsider Abelardo de la Espriella won Colombia's presidential election with a tough-on-crime platform, continuing Latin America's rightward shift alongside conservative leaders elected recently in Argentina, Ecuador, Honduras, Chile, and Costa Rica.
Javier Milei rose three spots in a Latin American presidential approval poll to 13th place with 37.9% positive image.
Uruguay's President Orsi fell to 12th in a regional presidential ranking with a 38.8% positive image.
President Laura Fernández will hold weekly meetings to oversee actions against crime and homicides.
The US revoked visas of five Costa Rican journalists, sparking censorship concerns.
Legislative President Yara Jiménez shelves a sexual harassment case against former legislator Fabricio Alvarado.
Costa Rica's homicide rate is rising, contradicting President Laura Fernández's claim that it's under control.
The Trump administration revoked visas for Costa Rican journalists to silence opposition to its allies.
Costa Rica has a new president. The president's election is a significant development.
Laura Fernández wins Costa Rica's election with 48.94% of votes, promising tough stance on narcotráfico
Laura Fernández wins presidential election with nearly 10 points above threshold
A man was arrested in Costa Rica for threatening President Laura Fernández's life during her visit.
Javier Milei rose three spots in the Latin American presidential ranking with 37.9% approval.
Trump's "Shield of the Americas" reshapes Central America's war on drug cartels with a militarized coalition.
Chavismo intensifies its offensive to conquer Costa Rica's Judiciary, the last bastion of the rule of law.
Laura Fernández assumes presidency with Rodrigo Chaves at the center of her government.
The Presidencia website is under maintenance after Laura Fernández took office.
Costa Rica's president guarantees immunity to former president Rodrigo Chaves.
The US revoked visas of Costa Rica's top newspaper executives, sparking press freedom concerns.
Laura Fernández leads with 50.23% of the vote in Costa Rica's election
Laura Fernández, a 39-year-old politician and admirer of Nayib Bukele, is favored to win Costa Rica's election
Laura Fernández wins presidential election in Costa Rica, promising a hardline approach similar to El Salvador's leader
Javier Milei's image grows 3.1 percentage points to 37.9% in June.
Javier Milei's approval rating rises, but 59.6% of Argentines still view his presidency negatively.
Costa Rica's police "checks" differ from criminal cases, not always leading to a record or charges.
Costa Rica's President Fernández escalated a longstanding trade dispute with Panama by instructing her Foreign Minister to pursue international diplomatic action against Panama's agricultural import blockade affecting dairy, meat, and produce since 2019, despite a 2024 WTO ruling favoring Costa Rica.
Latin America's political map is shifting to the right with recent election wins.
President Laura Fernández has a referendum as her key tool to pass her ambitious agenda.
Laura Fernández assumed Costa Rica's presidency, promising deep reforms and a tough stance on crime.
Costa Rica closed its embassy in Cuba due to human rights violations. The move ends diplomatic relations with Havana.
Laura Fernández to win Costa Rica presidency, promising crackdown on crime
Laura Fernández wins Costa Rica's presidency amid record-breaking violence
Costa Rica's presidential election sparks concern as right-leaning candidate Laura Fernández leads, amid worries her admiration for El Salvador's authoritarian model could erode Costa Rica's democratic values and human rights.