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Costa Rica to Allow US To Send Troops:
Some Costa Rican legislators voiced concern about the authorization, saying it gives the United States a "blank check" to use its territory and threatens the nation's sovereignty. Ref. Source 4
Costa Ricans protest military pact with U.S:
The political opposition in the Central American country of Costa Rica is raising questions about an announced agreement that would allow 7,000 U.S. Troops to operate on Costa Rican soil, coordinated with 46 U.S. Ships in territorial waters. Ref. Source 2