VOICED : Solis nuevo presidente de Costa Rica TSE

Luis Guillermo Solís, from the Citizen Action Party, won the Costa Rican presidency with 77.69% of the votes, marking a historic victory as the most voted candidate in the country's history. His win in an unprecedented second round against Johnny Araya signifies a break from traditional bipartidism, as his party was founded to challenge this system. Initially unknown, Solís gained popularity as a historian and academic, appealing to a public disillusioned with traditional politics. He promises to address economic equity, infrastructure, and corruption.

Who was elected as the new president of Costa Rica with a record-breaking number of votes?

• Johnny Araya

• Oscar Arias

• Carlos Alvarado

• Luis Guillermo Solís

What was significant about the political party that Luis Guillermo Solís represented?

• It was founded to support the traditional two-party system.

• It was a party focused solely on environmental issues.

• It was the oldest party in Costa Rica.

• It was a non-traditional party founded to break the two-party dominance.

What profession did Luis Guillermo Solís have before becoming president?

• Economist

• Engineer

• Historian

• Lawyer

What were some of the key promises made by Solís during his campaign?

• Privatize national industries

• Focus on space exploration

• Reactivate the economy with social equity

• Increase military spending

Which party's consecutive governments led to a demand for change in Costa Rica?

• Partido Unidad Social Cristiana

• Partido Frente Amplio

• Partido de Liberación Nacional

• Partido Acción Ciudadana