Costa Rica has made a historic choice, electing 39-year-old Laura Fernández as their next president with a decisive 48.3% of the vote. A former minister and protege of outgoing President Rodrigo Chaves, Fernández is set to become the second woman to lead the nation, running on a platform of ‘deep and irreversible change’ and a fierce commitment to traditional moral values.
As a practicing Catholic, Fernández has placed her faith at the center of her political identity. In her victory address, she immediately turned to prayer, declaring: ‘Thank God for this election day. Today, surrendered before You, I place Costa Rica into Your hands.’ Her supporters have rallied around her ‘pro-life’ and ‘pro-family’ stance, which she views not just as a policy but as a sacred duty.
Regarding the protection of the unborn, Fernández’s convictions are unwavering. She has frequently stated: ‘Defending the lives of Costa Ricans who have not yet been born is an obligation of the state. Abortion is nothing more than murder.’ This bold defense of the sanctity of life has resonated deeply in a country navigating a significant conservative shift.
Beyond social issues, the President-elect has promised a ‘hand that won’t shake’ when tackling the country’s surging crime rates, even suggesting security models inspired by neighboring successes. As she prepares to take office in May, she has called for a ‘great crusade’ for human dignity and the restoration of family values, asking the nation to look beyond political flags and work toward a ‘Third Republic’ built on faith and integrity.
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