Rodrigo Chaves assumes the presidency of Costa Rica this May 8: what are his main challenges?

The elected president of Costa Rica, Rodrigo Chaves, will take office on May 8.

The new president has already appointed 41 of the 44 officials who will accompany him in ministries and public institutions.

CNN consulted some citizens who say that Chaves' first steps should be aimed at lowering the cost of living, one of his campaign promises.

Djenane Villanueva with the report.