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Military of Costa Rica
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On December 1, 1948, President José Figueres Ferrer of Costa Rica abolished the country's army after victory in the civil war in that year. In a ceremony in the Cuartel Bellavista, Figueres broke a wall with a mallet symbolizing the end of Costa Rica's military spirit. In 1949 the abolition of the military was introduced in the Article 12 of the Costa Rican Constitution.
The budget previously dedicated to the military now is dedicated to security, education and culture; the country maintains Police Guard forces. The museum Museo Nacional de Costa Rica was placed in the Cuartel Bellavista as a symbol of commitment to culture.
In 1986, President Oscar Arias Sánchez declared December 1 as the Día de la Abolición del Ejército (Military abolition day) with Law #8115.
Unlike its neighbours, Costa Rica has not endured a civil war since.
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The Police Guard forces operate 11 aircraft on government support, police, and paramilitary duties.
| Aircraft | Origin | Type | Versions | In service[1] | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aero Commander |  United States |
utility transport | 695 | 1 | |
| Cessna 206 | United States |
utility | 206G | 2 | |
| Cessna 207 | United States |
utility | 1 | ||
| de Havilland Canada DHC-4 Caribou |  Canada |
tactical transport | 1 | ||
| MD Helicopters MD 500 | United States |
utility helcopter | MD 500E | 2 | |
| Piper PA-31 | United States |
utility | 3 | ||
| Piper PA-34 | United States |
utility | PA-34-200T | 1 |
- ^ "World Military Aircraft Inventory", Aerospace Source Book 2007, Aviation Week & Space Technology, January 15, 2007.
- El Espíritu del 48: Abolición del Ejército A brief history and facts of the abolishment of the military in Costa Rica
- Museo Nacional de Costa Rica
- History of the Museum
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