Costa Ricans took to the polls on Sunday to vote for a new president amidst a heavy debate over same-sex marriage.
Conservative christian singer and TV anchor, Fabrico Alvarado is amongst leading candidates who are fiercely opposing gay rights, and challenging the countries traditionally cenrtist politics.
Alvarado’s popularity skyrocketed after denouncing the region’s top human rights court that called on Costa Rica to give equal civil marriage rights to gay and lesbian couples.