Founded on its 1949 constitution (with revisions through 2020), Costa Rica declares itself a democratic, free, and independent republic. state.gov+5constituteproject.org+5en.wikipedia.org+5
Some standout principles include:
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Sovereignty resides with the nation—not a monarchy or political elite constituteproject.org.
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The country abolished its military, choosing instead to invest in education, health care, and democracy sites.uab.edu+6gulf-times.com+6theguardian.com+6.
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Costa Rica has constitutional safeguards for a healthy, ecologically balanced environment—including the human right to drink clean water and live in a sustainable ecosystem sites.uab.edu+2faolex.fao.org+2en.wikipedia.org+2.
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Citizens enjoy the right to peaceful assembly, petition for justice, and express political concerns freely globalhealthrights.org+15hrlibrary.umn.edu+15state.gov+15.
💡 Takeaway: Costa Rica stands as a beacon of peace and environmental guardianship. Its constitution shows that a country can value both civil liberty and ecological care, prioritizing people and planet over militarization.
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