Costa Ricans support Chaves’ successor in the presidential election as crime remains high
- Posted on January 29, 2026
- By The Toronto Star
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Costa Ricans support Chaves’ successor in the presidential election as crime remains high

SAN JOSE, Costa Rica (AP) — Despite Costa Rica’s highest homicide rates occurring under outgoing President Rodrigo Chaves, Costa Ricans appeared poised to throw their support to his handpicked successor