Costa Rica's government on Tuesday said it had uncovered a plot to assassinate President Rodrigo Chaves on the eve of national elections, in which his right-wing party is tipped for victory.

Costa Rica's government on Tuesday said it had uncovered a plot to assassinate President Rodrigo Chaves on the eve of national elections, in which his right-wing party is tipped for victory.

Authorities allege a paid hit plot as Costa Rica tightens presidential security ahead of high-stakes February elections.

Authorities allege a paid hit plot as Costa Rica tightens presidential security ahead of high-stakes February elections.