The Sparrow and the Hawk
Costa Rica and the United States during the Rise of Jose Figueres
By Kyle Longley
1997
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Jose Figueres rose to power in Costa Rica following the 1948 Civil War, implementing economic and political nationalism. In spite of its rejection of similar policies in Guatemala and Iran, the United States supported Figueres. This work examines the relationship between the two countries.
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