La Nación, a prominent Costa Rican news outlet, reported on May 5, 2026, that several key officials will remain in their positions during the upcoming administration of President-elect Laura Fernández.
According to La Nación, “Ricardo Quesada, actual presidente del Instituto de Desarrollo Rural (Inder) se mantendrá en el cargo durante el gobierno de Laura Fernández.” This announcement was made at 17:55 UTC and included a photo credit to Jose Cordero.
Shortly after, at 17:55 UTC, La Nación posted another update stating, ” Wagner Quesada sigue al frente del Incop “ The message confirms that Wagner Quesada will continue leading the Instituto Costarricense de Puertos del Pacífico (Incop).
At 17:56 UTC, La Nación further reported on leadership continuity within the energy sector. The outlet wrote, “Karla Montero, actual jerarca de la Refinadora Costarricense de Petróleo (Recope) continuará en ese puesto en los próximos cuatro años, según la decisión de la mandataria electa, Laura Fernández. Foto: Jose Cordero”
The announcements come as part of a series of decisions by President-elect Laura Fernández regarding her cabinet and institutional leadership for the next four years. Continuity in these positions suggests an intention to maintain existing policies or management approaches in rural development, port operations, and petroleum refining during her term.
