costa rica army

Thursday, December 1 is the Day of the Abolition of the Army, however the celebration of the holiday was moved to the following Monday, as to allow people to have…

Costa Rica is getting something right. The Central American country of stunning beaches, rainforests, and biodiversity, is also known for its stable democracy and educated population. Its president, Carlos Alvarado…

Costa Rica News – Is the country without a military getting a bit worried about not having one? 

Costa Rica News & History – Since 1948, almost 66 years ago, there has been no armed force or military regime in Costa Rica. The Constitution abolished the army, except in the…

Costa Rica News – On Dec. 1, 1948 — 65 years ago this month — Jose Figueres, then president of Costa Rica, made a fiery and eloquent speech, after which he…

Costa Rica News – I wonder how this Costa Rica “military” group was formed? the picture in my mind goes something like this……As we set the scene.  A group of…

Costa Rica News – Over the past week of so the world has been hearing the threats from Daniel Ortega that he is going to take back the Guanacaste area…