If Uruguay is seen as an island of tranquility in South America — with a small and stable democracy, largely free from political conflict, and an example for the rest of the continent during the Covid-19 pandemic — Central America’s equivalent would certainly be Costa Rica. Almost a year ago to the day, we wrote about how Costa Rica had managed to tame the coronavirus’ spread within its territory, setting an example for other Latin American nations to follow. At one point, thanks to its swift and effective...
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