- Costa Rica has seen steady increases in homicides over the past several years.
- These increases appear driven largely by the drug trade, exacerbated by poverty and inequality.
- It’s not clear how the new president will address violence and its underlying problems.
Carlos Alvarado Quesada’s surprisingly large victory in Costa Rica’s presidential election has buoyed hopes that progressives can win in a region where conservative politics have seemed ascendant.
But Alvarado Quesada still faces challenges at home — in particular a rising tide of deadly violence — and it’s not yet clear how he plans to address them.See the rest of the story at Business Insider
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