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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.
- No Army in Costa Rica: How a 1948 Decision Changed Central America
Former combatants who witnessed both the military era and...
- The Abolition of the Army in Costa Rica - The Tico Times
The abolition of the Army is usually recognized on December...
- No Army in Costa Rica: How a 1948 Decision Changed Central America
2 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.
2 ημέρες πριν · Former combatants who witnessed both the military era and its abolition share powerful reflections on this transformation. “I can never forget the army of 1948—it was very aggressive. ... The funds once designated for military spending now support Costa Rica’s universal healthcare system and free public education through university level.
22 Μαΐ 2020 · QCOSTARICA) Make a note on your calendar, December 1 is now officially a holiday in Costa Rica, the day of the abolition of the army. The holiday is a "Pago No Obligatorio" or a non-paid...
30 Νοε 2020 · After eight weeks of conflict, resulting in commander José Figueres Ferrer rising to power, the new leader abolished Costa Rica’s military on December 1, 1948. In a symbolic gesture, the then-President transferred authority of the Bellavista Barracks to the recently formed University of Costa Rica.
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.
