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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?

30 minutes

Last on

Fri 27 May 2016 03:30GMT

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Role Contributor
Presenter Stephen Sackur
Interviewed Guest Luis Guillermo Solis

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