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1 Δεκ 2023 · Costa Rica commemorates this historic event every December 1st, celebrating a key milestone in its pursuit of peace and democracy. The constitution of 1949 officially enshrined the abolition of the army, redirecting budgets to develop the educational system.
- The Abolition of the Army in Costa Rica - The Tico Times
The abolition of the Army is usually recognized on December...
- The Abolition of the Army in Costa Rica - The Tico Times
3 ημέρες πριν · On December 1, 1948, Figueres took the extraordinary step of abolishing the military. In a symbolic gesture, he smashed a wall of the Bellavista barracks in San José, proclaiming the end of the army and the start of a new era.
3 ημέρες πριν · Explore the significance of Military Abolition Day in Costa Rica, a national holiday that celebrates the country's choice to abolish military forces and promote peace and welfare.
26 Νοε 2024 · Costa Rica abolished its army back in 1949, a groundbreaking move that redirected national priorities away from defense spending and toward social development. By disbanding its army, Costa Rica invested in education, healthcare, and public welfare, creating a society built on equality and opportunity.
4 Δεκ 2023 · QCOSTARICA – Costa Rica celebrated on Friday, December 1, the 75th anniversary of the Día de la Abolición del Ejército (Abolition of the Army Day), a landmark that put the country in the...
22 Νοε 2021 · The abolition of the Army is usually recognized on December 1, however due to it falling on a Wednesday this year, and to allow everyone in Costa Rica the opportunity to celebrate, the Legislative Assembly has moved the holiday to Monday, November 29th.
In 1986, President Oscar Arias Sánchez declared December 1 as the Día de la Abolición del Ejército (Military abolition day) with Law #8115. Unlike its neighbors, Costa Rica has not endured a civil war since 1948. Costa Rica maintains small forces capable of law enforcement, but has no permanent standing army.
