Costa Rica’s Lost Paradise: The Growing Threat of Narco-Trafficking and Violence
Economic challenges, dwindling investments in education, and skyrocketing unemployment provide fertile ground for the drug trade.
Economic challenges, dwindling investments in education, and skyrocketing unemployment provide fertile ground for the drug trade.
A 38-year-old woman, who worked as a trash collector for 12 years, recently graduated as a lawyer
Delve into Costa Rica’s development status and explore whether it can be considered a third-world country. Discover the factors contributing to its growth and global position.
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