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Significance
His win followed a tight campaign against evangelical Christian Fabricio Alvarado Munoz (no relation), who had leapt ahead in the polls after a controversial ruling on gay marriage in February. Ultimately, the consolidation of centre-left support behind Alvarado Quesada produced an unexpectedly large margin of victory.
Impacts
Alvarado Quesada’s victory will reassure the business community as he has pledged to maintain policy continuity.
Tax regime continuity will limit the government’s ability to pass far-reaching fiscal reform.
A bold new security strategy will be necessary to address public concerns regarding crime rates.
The election result is a win for supporters of same-sex marriage, but legalisation will remain controversial.
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