A powerful strike staged by workers at the United Fruit Co. pushes management to acknowledge their demands
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Workers’ strikes
1934
A powerful strike staged by workers at the United Fruit Co. pushes management to acknowledge their demands |
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Panama grants Costa Rica part of the occupied territory of Doto Valley
1921
Panama grants Costa Rica an occupied part of the Doto Valley and the squabble is resolved |
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The U.S. land in Costa Rica to impose its own policy
1919
President Tinco is removed from office and the U.S. land on the country to impose their policy |
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The Tinoco Brothers overthrow President Gonzalez Flores
1917
The Tinoco Bros. Topple President Gonzalez Flores and imposed a tyranny eventually overthrown by a popular revolt in 1919 |
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Friendship Treaty
1907
1907. Guatemala, El Salvador, Honduras, Nicaragua and Costa Rica sign a peace and friendship treaty |
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A tribunal is established to review the signing of treaties
1902
The establishment of an arbitration panel allows the signing of the 1903-1904 treaties for the Central American Republics |
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Independence from Spain
1821
Breaks free from Spain |
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The first rebellion for the independence is launched
1811
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Priest Jose Maria Delgado calls for freedom by tolling the bells of the Church of Mercy. However, his efforts backfired |
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The population grows to 400 people
1660
Population rises to 400 people |
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Costa Rica does not join the general captain’s office
1622
The Spanish Crown turns down a request to integrate Costa Rica to the Panama Captainship Office |
