Currently, Costa Rica is the only Latin country on a list of 22 countries that have been steadily democratic since 1950. Several factors have contributed to Costa Rica's stability, including enlightened leadership, comparative prosperity, flexible class lines, educational opportunities, and high social indicators.
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