VOICED : Costa Rica elige en balotaje a un presidente que enfrente la pobreza y el desempleo

The Costa Rican election day began with citizens voting for a new president amid economic challenges, including high poverty and unemployment rates. The COVID-19 pandemic severely impacted the tourism sector. Environmental protection remains a key state policy. Voters are divided between conservative Rodrigo Chávez and centrist José María Figueres, both with controversial backgrounds. Polls close at 6 PM, with results expected later that night.

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