1889 was Costa Rica´s first democratic election. This is significant because it makes Costa Rica one of the world´s oldest democracies. It is significant to me because of where Costa Rica is situated geographically and culturally -- it is a Latin American country. Latin American countries are not exactly known for peace and democracy, and that is what makes Costa Rica so special. I believe that the election of 1889 directly lead to the peacful army-free country that today I know and love. Sure, its history is not spotless, but it is by far better than most.
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