Laura Fernández sworn in as Costa Rica's president with predecessor Rodrigo Chaves retaining dual ministerial roles
Laura Fernández was sworn in as Costa Rica's new president on Friday, with outgoing president Rodrigo Chaves remaining in government as dual minister of the presidency and finance. Fernández, a political scientist and the second woman to lead the country, won a February 1 election and has pledged to fight rising crime and maintain close ties with the United States. Chaves's retention of dual ministerial roles grants him continued legal immunity from active investigations.
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This event sits in the top 24% of divergence this week. 2 outlets covered it, splitting into 2 framing camps across 2 bias groups.
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