Costa Rican
Britishadjective
noun
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Oscar Arias, a former Costa Rican president and Nobel Peace Prize laureate, blamed Chaves for the U.S. decision.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 27, 2026
“Until very recently, Costa Rican democracy had been free from such practices.”
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 27, 2026
Nearby, Costa Rican tourist Jordan Bermúdez said his group went ahead with their plans.
From BBC ● May 10, 2026
Costa Rican political scientist Laura Fernandez was sworn in as president on Friday, the latest right-winger to win power in Latin America on a promise to combat drug-related violence.
From Barron's ● May 8, 2026
Costa Rica recently concluded negotiations to participate in the US - Central American Free Trade Agreement, which, if ratified by the Costa Rican Legislature, would result in economic reforms and an improved investment climate.
From The 2004 CIA World Factbook by United States. Central Intelligence Agency
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