Q COSTARICA — In the final stretch of his term, President Rodrigo Chaves offered strong support to President-elect Laura Fernández, whom he hailed as a historic figure for the country, while calling on citizens to support her in what he described as a “struggle” that is not yet over.
“She will be, God willing, the best president in Costa Rican history after Juanito Mora. Because God willing, we will not face a challenge like the one the generation of 1856 had to confront,” Chaves stated, referring to Juan Rafael Mora Porras, a key figure in national history for his leadership during the National Campaign.
Chaves also adopted a combative tone to warn of what he considers internal threats, noting that “the filibusters today no longer come from abroad; they are locals, and you know them,” alluding to current political and social conflicts.
In that context, he made a direct appeal to the public: “Don’t abandon doña Laura in this fight! Because this is not over!”
The statements come as the government enters its final phase.
With the return to normalcy after Semana Santa, the Chaves administration begins its countdown, with barely a month remaining before the transfer of power on May 8.
In this final stretch of his term, the president has intensified his tours throughout the country. Before Semana Santa, he visited Guanacaste, and on Monday, he toured Cartago.
The president concludes his administration with significant levels of support. According to the March 2026 ranking by the consulting firm CB Global Data, Chaves ranks fifth among the world’s most highly regarded leaders, with a 56.8% approval rating.