For many years, the monument stood in Alajuela’s Prospero Fernandez Park, but after the piece was vandalized, it was moved to the sculpture garden at the Museum of Costa Rican Art in La Sabana Park.
Since dismantling its army in 1948, Costa Rica has been lacking in war heroes. Juan Santamaría, a poor drummer boy from Alajuela, is the only exception.
Argentina’s Francisco Cerundolo advanced to the European Open quarterfinals yesterday, beating American Martin Damm 6-4, 7-6 (4) to set up a meeting with French...
