A former Costa Rican president took an early lead in national election in what had been a wide-open field of 25 candidates.

A former Costa Rican president took an early lead in national election in what had been a wide-open field of 25 candidates.

Costa Ricans head into national elections Sunday facing a dizzying array of 25 candidates for president, no dominant issue to drive turnout and nearly one-third of those intending to vote saying they have no clear idea of who their selection will be.