Ahead of March’s presidential primaries and legislative elections, Albright Stonebridge Group’s Muni Jensen previews what’s at stake for the country’s democracy.

Economist Rodrigo Chaves outperformed polls to place second and secure a spot against former President José María Figueres in the April 3 runoff.

Amid concerns about debt and unemployment, Ticos vote for a president and legislators on February 6. Learn more and see what the polls say.