Fernandez Leads in Costa Rican Election Amid Authoritarian Concerns
Right-wing candidate Laura Fernandez took a commanding lead in Costa Rica's presidential election on Sunday, according to early projections. With 81% of polling stations reporting, Fernandez of the Sovereign People's Party (PPSO) garnered 48.9% of the vote, according to the Supreme Electoral Tribunal. The election took place amid rising concerns about insecurity and a potential authoritarian shift in the country, which has long been considered a model of liberal democracy in the region, according to The Guardian.
Fernandez campaigned on a platform promising a hard line on security, as Costa Rica grapples with increasing crime linked to the cocaine trade. "Crime is a big concern for many voters as criminal groups battle to control lucrative [trade routes]," The Guardian reported.
Costa Ricans also voted for 57 members of congress in the election.
Alcaraz Defeats Djokovic to Win Australian Open
In other news, Carlos Alcaraz defeated Novak Djokovic in the Australian Open final on Sunday, completing a career Grand Slam. The world number one beat the 10-time Australian Open champion in four sets, preventing Djokovic from securing an unprecedented 25th Grand Slam singles title, according to Sky News.
Alcaraz, at 22 years and 272 days old, became the youngest man to win all four Grand Slam tournaments, breaking a record set in 1938, Sky News reported. His victory in Melbourne marked his maiden title at the Australian Open, the only Grand Slam that had previously eluded him.
Bad Bunny and Huntrx Make Grammy History
At the Grammy Awards, Bad Bunny made history by becoming the first artist to win album of the year with an album sung entirely in Spanish. He won for his sixth album, "Debí Tirar Mas Fotos," a deeply personal exploration of Latin musical history, according to BBC World. The 31-year-old artist dedicated his award to immigrants.
The fictional K-Pop band Huntrx also made history, winning best song for visual media for "Golden," from the movie "KPop Demon Hunters." This marked the first time a K-Pop song has won a Grammy Award, according to BBC World. Other early winners included Yungblud, The Cure, and FKA Twigs. The Dalai Lama won best audiobook, and eight-year-old Aura V became the youngest ever Grammy recipient, for best children's album. Kendrick Lamar took home three awards, including best [award name].
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