Costa Rica’s president says US ground forces would boost national security

Author: aljazeera.comPublished on: September 5, 2026Country: Costa Rica

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Costa Rica’s president says US ground forces would boost national security

Costa Rican President Laura Fernandez stated that US ground operations could enhance national security. However, she emphasized that there are currently no plans in place and any deployment would require legislative approval.

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