Free Costa Rica Movement

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The Free Costa Rica Movement (Movimiento Costa Rica Libre) was a far-right anti-Communist and ultra-Conservative political association in Costa Rica.[1][2] The group was founded in 1961 as a Nationalist Movement (Movimiento Nacionalista). Some of its more noticeable actions were during neighboring Nicaragua’s Sandinista government in the 80s, as the group was strongly anti-Sandinista and considered Sandinista Nicaragua a treat to Costa Rica.[3] The group attacked Nicaragua’s embassy in 1981.[1] Besides the FSLN, the group was also enemy of several Costa Rican left-wing parties like United People and several farmers and workers organizations.[2] It was also a member of the World Anti-Communist League.

References

  1. 1 2 Jongman, Albert J. Political Terrorism: A New Guide To Actors, Authors, Concepts, Data Bases. Retrieved 13 April 2016.
  2. 1 2 Long, William (July 6, 1985). "Right-Wingers Glare Across Border : Anti-Sandinista Feelings Intensifying in Costa Rica". Los Angeles Times. Retrieved April 13, 2016.
  3. ↑ Sandoval, Carlos. Threatening Others: Nicaraguans and the Formation of National Identities in Costa Rica. Retrieved 10 September 2016.
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