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Laura Fernandez Delgado Sworn In as Costa Rica President

11 May 20261 min read
INTERNATIONAL AFFAIRSLaura FernandezDelgado Sworn Inas Costa RicaPresident11 May 2026safalsetu.com

Why in the news

Costa Rica swore in Laura Virginia Fernández Delgado as its new head of state, after elections held in 2026.

Key facts

  • Office: 50th President of Costa Rica.
  • Term: 2026-2030.
  • Distinction: the second woman to become President.
  • Party: Sovereign People’s Party, which gained a majority in the legislature.
  • Earlier post: national planning and economic policy portfolio.

Exam angle

  • Country: Costa Rica; ordinal of the presidency: 50th.
  • Gender milestone: second woman president.
  • Previous role: planning and economic policy minister.

Test yourself

1. Which number President of Costa Rica is Laura Fernández Delgado?

She was sworn in as the 50th President.

2. Which party won a legislative majority in Costa Rica's 2026 elections, per the notes?

Her Sovereign People's Party secured the majority.

3. What was Laura Fernández Delgado's earlier ministerial post?

She served as Minister of National Planning and Economic Policy.

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