La Nación, a prominent Costa Rican news outlet, reported on May 5, 2026 that Rodrigo Chaves, the current president of Costa Rica, will assume the roles of Minister of the Presidency and Minister of Finance during Laura Fernández’s upcoming administration.
In its first post on May 5, La Nación stated: ” Rodrigo Chaves, actual presidente de la República, será ministro de Presidencia y Hacienda durante el mandato de Laura Fernández https://t.co/75COx5tAcf”. A subsequent tweet published minutes later reiterated this information with an accompanying photo credit: “Rodrigo Chaves, actual presidente de la República, será ministro de Presidencia y Hacienda durante el mandato de Laura Fernández. Foto: Jose Cordero https://t.co/sVH6evaYXb”.
In a separate announcement posted at 18:36 UTC on May 5, La Nación added: ” Douglas Soto, vicepresidente electo, será embajador de Costa Rica en Estados Unidos https://t.co/sHFazGZmd6″.
Rodrigo Chaves was elected president of Costa Rica in April 2022 and his term has been marked by significant policy reforms and shifts in public administration. The appointment of an outgoing president to key cabinet positions is an uncommon occurrence in Costa Rican politics. Laura Fernández’s election marks a new phase for the country’s leadership structure as she prepares to take office.
Douglas Soto’s designation as ambassador to the United States places him in a crucial diplomatic position at a time when bilateral relations remain important for trade and security cooperation between Costa Rica and the U.S.
