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The Journey to Nationhood: Costa Rica’s Path to Independence

The celebration of our 192nd year of independence serves as an opportunity to reflect upon some of the challenges that we face as a people that could potentially threaten this hard-fought social and political democracy. A reprint of a 2012 Tico Times op-ed piece that's still relevant.

Don’t credit Chile’s rise to Dictator Augusto Pinochet

After the coup in Egypt in July, a Wall Street Journal editorial argued that "Egyptians would be lucky if their new ruling generals turn out to be in the mold of Chile's Augusto Pinochet."

PAYBACK. Ticos beat U.S., 3-1, take first place

Costa Rica dominates, scoring 2 goals in 10 minutes in an intense match in San José's National Stadium that ended with a decisive 3-1 victory for the first-place Ticos.

Britain and Chile 40 years after Pinochet’s coup

Recent criticism leveled at Chile by the U.N. for the country’s treatment of its indigenous minority prompts a human rights historian to question Britain’s current support for Chile’s military establishment.

Civil Rights Movement Shaped Modern Central American Peace

Oscar Arias’ calls for nonviolent political solutions to regional wars owed a debt to Martin Luther King Jr., whom Arias still quotes regularly.

March on Washington: A Historical Overview

As the U.S. prepares to commemorate Martin Luther King Jr.'s "I Have a Dream" speech and the march on Washington, it is useful to recall its origins, ambitions and legacy and to remember which of the organizers' objectives have been fulfilled and which have not.

Travel in Nicaragua: Don’t buy the blond bird

In Nicaragua, orange-fronted parakeets are being bleached with Clorox to increase their value in the roadside pet market.

A few travel questions answered

The Washington Post travel desk staff tackles a few common questions about vacationing, including one on Costa Rica.

Revolutionizing Chile Rellenos: Roasted & Veggie-Packed Delight

A more healthful version of a stuffed poblano pepper can be achieved by roasting instead of frying.

Is Nicaragua’s Demand an Act of ‘ignorance’ or act of war?

In 2012, we sounded the alarm that Nicaragua’s Ortega would make a move on Guanacaste.

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