The US hand in Costa Rica | Under the Shadow, Episode 11

The Real News Podcast

In this episode, host Michael Fox takes us on a dive into Costa Rica, the so-called peaceful and democratic beacon for a region beset by dictatorships and violence, to look at the myth it has created around the elimination of the military and how the United States did its utmost to encourage San Jose to do its bidding.
This is Episode 11.
Under the Shadow is an investigative narrative podcast series that walks back in time, telling the story of the past by visiting momentous places in the present.
In each episode, host Michael Fox takes us to a location where something historic happened—a landmark of revolutionary struggle or foreign intervention. Today, it might look like a random street corner, a church, a mall, a monument, or a museum. But every place he takes us was once the site of history-making events that shook countries, impacted lives, and left deep marks on the world.
Hosted by Latin America-based journalist Michael Fox.
This podcast is produced in partnership between The Real News Network and NACLA.
Guests:
Ciska Raventós
David Díaz
Ivan Molina
Rotsay Rosales
Gustavo Fuchs
Edited by Heather Gies.
Sound design by Gustavo Türck.
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