Fernandez enters office with her right-wing party holding absolute majority in the country's legislature. Laura Fernandez has been sworn in as Costa Rica’s new president and has vowed to fight rising crime in the Central American country, as well as maintain close ties with the United States. Fernandez defeated a crowded field in the February 1 vote to replace outgoing president Rodrigo Chaves, who has remained a close ally of US President Donald Trump. Recommended Stories list of 3 items list 1 of 3 In a bid to counter China, Trump hosts a summit for Latin America leaders list 2 of 3 Deported migrants arrive in Costa Rica from the US list 3 of 3 US, Latin America countries criticise China’s retaliation over Panama Canal end of list In an unorthodox move, Chaves is set to remain in the government as dual minister of the presidency and finance, assuring outsized influence in the incoming administration.…