A recent study conducted by the United Nations (UN) sheds light on the distressing reality faced by trans women, women in politics, and feminists in Costa Rica.
A recent study conducted by the United Nations (UN) sheds light on the distressing reality faced by trans women, women in politics, and feminists in Costa Rica.
According to CIEP data, by the end of January, most of the undecided lived in the central valley and were women.
According to CIEP data, by the end of January, most of the undecided lived in the central valley and were women.
Carlos Alvarado, of the Citizen Action Party (PAC), based his presidential campaign during Costa Rica’s second electoral round on a promise of national unity.
In a history-making election, Epsy Campbell became the first Afro-Latina vice president in Costa Rica, as well as the first black female vice president in Latin America.

| Quota Information | Parliament Information | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Are there legislated quotas? | Yes | Structure of parliament | Bicameral |
| For the Single/Lower House? | Yes | >Current members | 57 |
| Percentage of women | 47.37% | ||
| Source: Gender Quotas Database | Source: New Parline | ||

| Quota Information | Parliament Information | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Are there legislated quotas? | Yes | Structure of parliament | Bicameral |
| For the Single/Lower House? | Yes | >Current members | 57 |
| Percentage of women | 47.37% | ||
| Source: Gender Quotas Database | Source: New Parline | ||
Photos from election day in Costa Rica, February 2, 2014
We invite you to see the full article published February 2, 2014
Costa Rica will hold legislative and presidential elections on February 2, 2014.