Today the country of Costa Rica has elected it's first ever woman President. Laura Chinchilla of the National Liberation Party assumed victory after her opponent Otton Solis conceded his party's defeat earlier in the evening. According to the article, poll results showed Chinchilla recieving roughly 46.8 % of the vote with Solis only recieving 25 % of the vote. In Chinchilla's victory speech graced the woman population of Costra Rica and thanked them for their vote. She was quoted as saying "I want to thank the pioneering women who years ago opened the doors of politics in Costa Rica, my government will be open to all Costa Rican's of good faith." Truly this is a historic moment for the country of Costa Rica but is probably more historic for the women of Costa Rica and the role they are beginning to play in politics.
By: Cameron Adams
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