Abolition of the Army in Costa Rica
Documentary heritage submitted by Costa Rica and recommended for inclusion in the Memory of the World Register in 2017.
In 11 October 1949, Costa Rica abolished the army by decision of the Founding Board of the Second Republic through a decree 249. The Political Constitution of the Republic of Costa Rica of 1949 is a 75 pages document, which is part of the Second Republic Founding Board’s documentary collection. Political Constitution of the Republic of Costa Rica comprises 137 articles in total. In its article 12, it is established that “The Army as permanent institution is outlawed.
- Year of submission: 2016
- Year of inscription: 2017
- Country: Costa Rica