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On February 6, Costa Ricans will head to the polls in the first round of presidential elections. With a crowded field featuring no fewer than 25 presidential hopefuls, and much of the electorate still undecided, the situation on the ground, and consequences for the country are difficult to parse.
In this episode, Margarita R. Seminario sits down with Glenda Umaña, a journalist with over 25 years of experience whose recent project "Por Quién Voto" focuses on spreading awareness about candidate positions on critical issues in the Costa Rican elections. Together, they discuss the electoral landscape in Costa Rica, outline some of the major issues at play such as corruption and economic recovery, and what to expect in a likely run-off.
By Center for Strategic and International Studies4.8
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On February 6, Costa Ricans will head to the polls in the first round of presidential elections. With a crowded field featuring no fewer than 25 presidential hopefuls, and much of the electorate still undecided, the situation on the ground, and consequences for the country are difficult to parse.
In this episode, Margarita R. Seminario sits down with Glenda Umaña, a journalist with over 25 years of experience whose recent project "Por Quién Voto" focuses on spreading awareness about candidate positions on critical issues in the Costa Rican elections. Together, they discuss the electoral landscape in Costa Rica, outline some of the major issues at play such as corruption and economic recovery, and what to expect in a likely run-off.

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