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Costa Rican President Laura Fernandez Unharmed After Explosion Near Mining Zone

Security forces removed President Laura Fernandez from a mining-area tour on June 19, 2026, after a loud blast near an illegal mining zone. She was unharmed.

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Costa Rican President Laura Fernandez Unharmed After Explosion Near Mining Zone

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Security forces evacuated Costa Rican President Laura Fernandez on Friday during a tour of a mining area after a loud explosion occurred near an illegal mining zone. The incident took place on June 19, 2026. @AFP reported that the president was unharmed following the evacuation.

The blast was heard near the illegal mining zone during the scheduled tour. The evacuation occurred while Fernandez was visiting the mining area. Security personnel removed her from the site immediately after the explosion.

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