Gerardo Bogantes

Gerardo Bogantes is a Costa Rican pastor and politician, recently elected as a deputy representing the officialist party, Partido Pueblo Soberano (PPSO). His election is part of a broader trend where the PPSO has successfully absorbed the evangelical vote in Costa Rica, a significant demographic that comprises 31% of the population. Bogantes' candidacy reflects a strategic alignment between the government and religious sectors, marking a notable shift in the political landscape of the country.