Shirley Castañeda has been elected President of the National Assembly, securing the position after a remarkably quick election process. The vote experienced a minor delay stemming from a brief exchange between outgoing president Jorge Herrera and Vamos party representative Alexandra Brenes. Despite the slight hiccup, proceedings moved swiftly to a conclusion, resulting in Castañeda’s victory. This marks a significant shift in leadership for the legislative body. Details regarding the specifics of the exchange between Herrera and Brenes remain limited. Castañeda’s election signals a new chapter for the National Assembly and its future legislative priorities. Further coverage will detail her planned agenda and initial actions in the role.