Laura Chinchilla
Laura Chinchilla is elected President of Costa Rica, the first woman to take the office, following the 2010 general election.
Sources: RTÉ Reuters Tico Times Xinhua
Sources: RTÉ Reuters Tico Times Xinhua
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Costa Rica announces new COVID-19 restrictions on driving and businesses amidst a rise of new cases.
Costa Rica becomes the first Central American country to legalize same-sex marriage.
Voters in Costa Rica go to the polls for a general election.