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2005 Presidential Election of Oscar Arias Sanchez



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Costa Rica people on the road working to elect their next President, Oscar Arias Sanchez, near Tarcoles in November, 2005.

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Supporters of Oscar Arias Sanchez during successful 2005 Presidential Campaign
  • In Costa Rica people are proud of their country.
  • Most are Catholic but other faiths are accepted
  • They generally dislike confrontation
  • To avoid confrontation they will tell you anything.
  • Most are honest and have little money.

roadside volunteer's for Oscar Arias Sanchez during 2005 Presidential election

Political events include dancing and LOUDspeakers!
  • Costa Rica people drive a little crazy.
  • Driving at night between destinations = bad idea
  • Most people in Costa Rica vote.
  • If they don't they can be fined
  • Costa Rica people often demonstrate when unhappy

Tico's with ox cart

Local farmers with ox cart on Caribbean side of Costa Rica
  • Costa Rica people cant rely on police protection like in the US
  • The court system is UGLY to be associated with
  • Lawyers have to be forced to be timely and keep things right
  • The culture of the young population here includes US influences
    (More than other Latin nations I have experienced)

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