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<\/figure>\n\n\n\nThis outcome cannot be explained solely by the governing party\u2019s merits, but also by the opposition\u2019s profound inability to build unifying consensus. Opposition parties appeared fragmented, more focused on internal disputes and short-term tactical calculations than on articulating a credible and shared vision for the country; this led several to disappear from the legislative scene and others to be reduced to their bare minimum.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
It should also be noted that in the months prior to the elections, different political forces of varying orientations held talks aimed at unifying priority criteria and articulating common strategies based on shared pillars. However, this effort did not prosper, largely due to the absence of a figure capable of leading and organizing the process. In this new scenario, it cannot be ruled out that the presence of prominent figures in the Legislative Assembly, with experience and political vision, may at least allow for the construction of a minimal agenda for the next four years\u2014particularly on electoral matters, with an eye to the 2028 municipal elections\u2014especially considering that the governing party prevailed in 64 of the country\u2019s 84 cantons.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Added to this is a repeated misreading of national reality by broad sectors of the traditional political class. For years, social discontent, distrust of elites, and citizens\u2019 fatigue with discourse disconnected from everyday life were underestimated, as were the role, usefulness, and reach of new information and communication technologies\u2014particularly social media. In this arena, the governing party made one of its boldest bets, developing an uninterrupted, consistent, and clearly targeted communications strategy that ultimately expanded its capacity to connect with broad segments of the public.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Thus, the government managed to channel popular discontent effectively, combining a narrative of order and control with perceived results in terms of macroeconomic stability.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
However, the broad concentration of power raises legitimate questions about the limits and scope of the institutional transformations the governing party will\u2014or will not\u2014seek to pursue, particularly in sensitive areas such as the appointment of institutional authorities, relations with the Judiciary, and the preservation of democratic checks and balances.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Added to this are serious doubts about the ruling group\u2019s capacity to translate its political strength into concrete governmental achievements, especially given that the outgoing administration left significant pending issues and insufficient results in key areas. This situation fuels the perception that a similar pattern could be reproduced, which would only deepen the country\u2019s sociopolitical and economic problems, potentially covered by populist rhetoric with authoritarian traits.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
It is also worth emphasizing that the Costa Rican case is far from unique and should be read in a broader context. At the level of political analysis and speculation\u2014though not always supported by conclusive evidence\u2014there is growing concern in various countries about the possible influence of organized crime on democratic systems.<\/p>\n\n\n\n