Costa Rica: fin de una era política

2006 was a turning point for costa rican stable political system. in the national elections, the dominant bipartisan system since the 1980s was rebuffed by the electorate, and a new and fragile system emerged. even though the new government was able to forge a centre-right majoritarian coalition in parliament, this is an unstable and heterogeneous alliance. the multiple veto points within the state institutional framework help to create a new, more fluid and uncertain political situation