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Costa Rica's election tests democracy amid crime fears and voter apathy

Costa Rica faces a pivotal presidential election on Sunday as rising crime and violence dominate the campaign, with abstention projected to reach 40 per cent. Conservative frontrunner Laura Fernandez proposes a state of emergency and controversial judicial reforms, whilst centrist Alvaro Ramos pledges more police and social spending, and third-placed Claudia Doble promises 8 percent of GDP for education. With nearly half of voters fearing democracy itself is at stake, opposition candidates hope to force a second round by preventing an outright win, which requires 40 per cent of the vote. Al Jazeera's Julia Galiano reports from San Jose, Costa Rica. Subscribe to our channel: http://bit.ly/AJSubscribe Follow us on X:   / ajenglish   Find us on Facebook:   / aljazeera   Check our website: http://www.aljazeera.com/ Check out our Instagram page:   / aljazeeraenglish   Download AJE Mobile App: https://aje.news/AJEMobile #CostaRicaElections #CostaRica2026 #LauraFernandez #AlvaroRamos #ClaudiaDobles #ArielRobles #RodrigoChaves #CostaRicaPolitics #CentralAmerica