The latest survey by the Center for Research and Policy Studies (CIEP), University of Costa Rica, said that, if elections were held today, 33.4% of Costa Ricans would not support any candidate who has already occupied the presidential chair.
However, the study shows that 63.9% of respondents would support a former president, but none of them reaches the 40% of support required for the election to be binding.
In this scenario, liberationist former president Oscar Arias (1986-1990 / 2006-2010) is the one who gets more popular support, with 24%.
Recently, Arias’ close friends said he would soon announce his return to the political arena.