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Luis Guillermo Solis
Once called 'the Switzerland of Latin America', Costa Rica now faces a budget crisis, endemic poverty and corruption. President Solis promised change, so what's gone wrong?
HARDtalk's Stephen Sackur talks to the President of Costa Rica, Luis Guillermo Solis. They used to call Costa Rica the Switzerland of Latin America; it seemed so much more stable, peaceful and propserous than its neighbours. But now that image is fading as the country faces a budget crisis, endemic poverty, organised crime and corruption. President Solis came to power promising change, so what's gone wrong?
Last on
Fri 27 May 201603:30GMT
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Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Presenter | Stephen Sackur |
| Interviewed Guest | Luis Guillermo Solis |
