Clear coast for mine-free Costa Rica

On December 10, 2002, Costa Rica declared itself to be the first mine-free country in the hemisphere. Mines and explosive devices had been buried in hills and arroyos and along bridges and roads during the war years of the 1980s and had remained in place for fifteen years.

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Published in:Américas (English edition) 2003-05, Vol.55 (3), p.54
Main Authors: Case, Carl, Perales, Jaime
Format: Magazinearticle
Language:English
Subjects:
International aspects
Land mines
Land reclamation
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Summary:On December 10, 2002, Costa Rica declared itself to be the first mine-free country in the hemisphere. Mines and explosive devices had been buried in hills and arroyos and along bridges and roads during the war years of the 1980s and had remained in place for fifteen years.
ISSN:0379-0940