Published: 13:11, February 2, 2026
Laura Fernandez claims victory of Costa Rica's presidential election
By Xinhua
Costa Rica’s presidential candidate from the Sovereign People Party, Laura Fernandez, gestures to supporters during her victory speech after the presidential election results at the Aurola Hotel, in San Jose on Feb 1, 2026. (PHOTO/AFP)

SAN JOSE - Laura Fernandez, the Sovereign People Party candidate, celebrated on Sunday her electoral victory alongside supporters at a hotel in downtown San Jose.