SAN JOSE (Reuters) - The leading opposition candidate in Costa Rica's presidential race unexpectedly dropped out on Thursday, bolstering the chance that the ruling National Liberation Party (PLN) will hold onto power.
Rodolfo Hernandez, candidate for the centre-right Social Christian Unity Party (PUSC), said he was stepping down in a letter released on Thursday afternoon. Elections are scheduled for February 2, 2014.
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