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Is There any Threat of Terrorism in Costa Rica?

This is a question that crosses many Americans minds who are planning to move here because they are constantly made aware of the threat by the media, the U.S. government and when the traveling through airports.

The first thing you need to know is that Costa Rica abolished its army over 50 years ago. What an amazing feat! Too bad the rest of the countries in the world don’t follow suite. Because of this amazing accomplishment Cost Rica has more teachers than soldiers and spends the money it would have had to spend on an army on education and health care. There is a small national police force, but in no way resembles a standing army.

Furthermore, the country has no external enemies nor does it meddle in the affairs of other nations. Because Costa Rica is a peaceful country  it is not wracked by violent elements that devastate other Latin America countries like Mexico and Colombia. The latter is plagued by car bombings and a strong insurgency. Mexico, on the other hand, suffering from kidnappings and an epidemic of drug related violence.

I have also heard that Costa Rica will not issue visas to people from certain countries in the middle east. I don’t know the reason for this measure but can only assume it is a safeguard.