Dennis Wholey speaks with Costa Rican Ambassador Román Macaya. Their conversation touches on various unique aspects of life in Costa Rica and the country's relationship with the United States, the region and the world. Additionally, the Ambassador navigates, Costa Rica's unique history, economy, rich and complex culture as well as why Costa Rica does not have an army and has banned smoking.  This interview was conducted for the television series, This Is America & The World and was broadcast in January, 2016 as episode 1916. You can view this and all other programs here - http://www.thisisamerica.net/.  

Costa Rica - Amb. Román Macaya

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Costa Rica - Amb. Román Macaya

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