Laura Fernandez has won Costa Rica’s presidential elections in a landslide victory at just 39 years old, securing widespread support with her law-and-order and economic reform-focused campaign, analysts say her historic win marks a new political era in Costa Rica, stay tuned for live updates, voter reactions, expert commentary, insights into Fernandez’s policies, and what her leadership could mean for the country’s future, Costa Rica election news, Fernandez presidency, Costa Rica politics 2026.

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Costa Rica, voters head to the polls as the country faces a rising crime wave, with presidential candidate Fernandez campaigning heavily on a law-and-order platform promising stricter security measures and public safety reforms, analysts say the election outcome could shape Costa Rica’s approach to crime and governance in the coming years, stay tuned for live updates, election results, and expert analysis on political, social, and security developments.

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Paul Sorvino, who played the role of gangster Paulie Cicero in classic mob movie "Goodfellas," has died at the age of 83, a spokesperson for the actor said on Monday.

Sorvino, also known for portraying police sergeant Phil Cerretta on the TV series "Law &amp; Order" in the 1990s, worked in film and television for more than 50 years.

He died at the Mayo Clinic in Jacksonville, Florida, of natural causes, the spokesperson said.

"I am completely devastated. The love of my life &amp; the most wonderful man who has ever lived is gone. I am heartbroken," his wife Dee Dee Sorvino wrote on Twitter.

Born in Brooklyn in 1939, Sorvino studied music and originally wanted to become an opera singer before he turned to acting.

His long career included roles in Broadway play "That Championship Season" and a 1982 film adaptation. Other movie credits included "Dick Tracy," "Nixon" and "Reds."

Sorvino was the father to three children, including actor Mira Sorvino, who thanked her father when she accepted her Academy Award for 1995 film "Mighty Aphrodite."

"He has taught me everything I know about acting," she said at the time.

On Monday, Mira Sorvino said "my heart is rent asunder" by her father's death.

"A life of love and joy and wisdom with him is over," she wrote on Twitter. "He was the most wonderful father. I love him so much. I’m sending you love in the stars Dad as you ascend."

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Paul Sorvino, who played the role of gangster Paulie Cicero in classic mob movie "Goodfellas," has died at the age of 83, a spokesperson for the actor said on Monday.

Paul Sorvino, who played the role of gangster Paulie Cicero in classic mob movie "Goodfellas," has died at the age of 83, a spokesperson for the actor said on Monday. Sorvino, also known for portraying police sergeant Phil Cerretta on the TV series "Law & Order" in the 1990s, worked in film and television for more than 50 years. He died at the Mayo Clinic in Jacksonville, Florida, of natural causes, the spokesperson said. "I am completely devastated. The love of my life & the most wonderful man who has ever lived is gone. I am heartbroken," his wife Dee Dee Sorvino wrote on Twitter. Born in Brooklyn in 1939, Sorvino studied music and originally wanted to become an opera singer before he turned to acting. His long career included roles in Broadway play "That Championship Season" and a 1982 film adaptation. Other movie credits included "Dick Tracy," "Nixon" and "Reds." Sorvino was the father to three children, including actor Mira Sorvino, who thanked her father when she accepted her Academy Award for 1995 film "Mighty Aphrodite." "He has taught me everything I know about acting," she said at the time. On Monday, Mira Sorvino said "my heart is rent asunder" by her father's death. "A life of love and joy and wisdom with him is over," she wrote on Twitter. "He was the most wonderful father. I love him so much. I’m sending you love in the stars Dad as you ascend." Watch WION's live TV here: ×

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A crew member of the 'Law &amp; Order: Organized Crime' was shot dead on Tuesday (July 19) while working at the film location, NBC and Universal Television confirmed. Police said that the man was enforcing parking restrictions connected to the production when he was fatally shot. He was sitting in a car when the tragic incident happened.&nbsp;

The victim has been identified as 31-year-old Johnny Pizarro of Queens. According to police, Pizarro was found at about 5:15am (local time) on a residential street in the Greenpoint section of Brooklyn. The police stated that he suffered from multiple gunshot wounds to the head and neck.&nbsp;

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Pizarro was rushed to the hospital where he was pronounced dead. So far, there is no information about suspects or a motive as the police said they were investigating.&nbsp;

No arrests have been made so far but police said that&nbsp;a&nbsp;short, thin man in a black hooded sweatshirt and dark pants was seen running from where the shooting took place.&nbsp;

According to an NBC spokesperson, no filming was going on at the time of the shooting.&nbsp;

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NBC and Universal Television said in a statement: "We were terribly saddened and shocked to hear that one of our crew members was the victim of a crime early this morning and has died as a result."&nbsp;

"We are working with local law enforcement as they continue to investigate. Our hearts go out to his family and friends and we ask that you respect their privacy during this time.," it added.&nbsp;

The network confirmed that Pizarro was a crew member for the series,&nbsp;a spinoff of "Law &amp; Order: Special Victims Unit". It is a franchise created by producer Dick Wolf and filming of third season is on which is scheduled to air this fall.&nbsp;

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A crew member of the 'Law & Order: Organized Crime' was shot dead on Tuesday (July 19) while working at the film location, NBC and Universal Television confirmed.

A crew member of the 'Law & Order: Organized Crime' was shot dead on Tuesday (July 19) while working at the film location, NBC and Universal Television confirmed. Police said that the man was enforcing parking restrictions connected to the production when he was fatally shot. He was sitting in a car when the tragic incident happened. The victim has been identified as 31-year-old Johnny Pizarro of Queens. According to police, Pizarro was found at about 5:15am (local time) on a residential street in the Greenpoint section of Brooklyn. The police stated that he suffered from multiple gunshot wounds to the head and neck. ALSO READ | 'Ted Lasso' star Brett Goldstein finally opens up about his cameo in 'Thor: Love and Thunder' Pizarro was rushed to the hospital where he was pronounced dead. So far, there is no information about suspects or a motive as the police said they were investigating. No arrests have been made so far but police said that a short, thin man in a black hooded sweatshirt and dark pants was seen running from where the shooting took place. According to an NBC spokesperson, no filming was going on at the time of the shooting. ALSO READ | 'Better Call Saul' Season 6 Episode 9: Jimmy McGill becomes Saul Goodman in a tragic episode NBC and Universal Television said in a statement: "We were terribly saddened and shocked to hear that one of our crew members was the victim of a crime early this morning and has died as a result." "We are working with local law enforcement as they continue to investigate. Our hearts go out to his family and friends and we ask that you respect their privacy during this time.," it added. The network confirmed that Pizarro was a crew member for the series, a spinoff of "Law & Order: Special Victims Unit". It is a franchise created by producer Dick Wolf and filming of third season is on which is scheduled to air this fall. WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

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