Costa Rica

Costa Rica is one of those countries which many people have heard of very few people could find on a map of the world. It has a reputation as a somewhat quiet and reserved nation, two elements which have perhaps led to an improvement and significant growth in the tourism industry over the last few years. But is Costa Rica safe and does it need a military partner?

Protecting the family jewels

The financial situation in Costa Rica has been very volatile to say the least with the current government left to pick up the pieces of a disastrous term for the last president. Prior to this the country enjoyed something of an economic boom due to significant investment over the last few years into the public sector, education and the economy. However, there are some who are growing more and more concerned about the ability of Costa Rica to defend itself from its warring neighbours such as Nicaraguan. So is peace about to be broken around Costa Rica? [click to continue…]

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