Costa Rica inaugurates right-wing president Laura Fernandez
Costa Rica inaugurated right-wing president Laura Fernandez on Friday as supporters gathered in the national stadium.

Costa Rica inaugurated right-wing president Laura Fernandez on Friday as supporters gathered in the national stadium.



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