258. Costa Rica: Civil War
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Costa Rica's Tumultuous 1940s: Civil War and Political Unrest
This chapter examines Costa Rica's Civil War of the 1940s, highlighting its colonial roots, the rise of populism, and the political tensions that ensued. It details the controversial 1948 elections, the takeover of power by Rafael Angel Calderon, and the ensuing unrest sparked by claims of electoral fraud.
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