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Drugs: The Debate Goes Mainstream

Fernando Henrique Cardoso | Posted 04.09.2012

Read More: Juan Manuel Santos, Corruption, Drugs, Otto Perez Molina, Laura Chinchilla, War on Drugs, Latin America, World News

The foundations of the U.S.-led war on drugs -- eradication of production, interdiction of traffic, and criminalization of consumption -- have not succeeded and never will. When there is established demand for a consumer product, there will be a supply.

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Costa Rica's First Woman President Fights Invasions, Drug Cartels

Forbes Women | Posted 12.05.2011

Read More: Laura Chinchilla Costa Rica, Drug Cartels, First Female President, Laura Chinchilla, Costa Rica Female President, Powerful Women, Costa Rica, Women News

Last year, Costa Rica elected its first female president, Laura Chinchilla, 52, adding another leader to the growing ranks of female heads of state in...

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WikiLeaks: Costa Rica Is a Willing U.S. Partner in Central America

Nikolas Kozloff | Posted 05.25.2011

Read More: Abel Pacheco, Hugo Chavez, Laura Chinchilla, Oscar Arias, Wikileaks, Costa Rica, WikiLeaks Cables, Wikileaks Venezuela, Wikileaks-Chavez, Wikileaks Costa Rica, Central America Wikileaks, World News

Costa Rica has long prided itself on its political independence and long-term stability, but as more WikiLeaks cables are released, a true cloak and dagger picture of U.S. foreign policy is emerging.

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U.S. Marines to Costa Rica: What's Behind the Story?

Nikolas Kozloff | Posted 05.25.2011

Read More: El Salvador, Makin Island, Honduras Coup, Guatemala, Alba, Hugo Chavez, Laura Chinchilla, Drug War, Daniel Ortega, Nicaragua, Barack Obama, Porfirio Lobo, Costa Rica, World News

Moves to bring the U.S. Navy to Costa Rica have sparked widespread suspicions that Washington is looking for a justification to remilitarize the Central American region.

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