Declaration of War
Civil War breaks out when Picado attempts to annul the annual elections
Permanent historical records · Updated 2026-11-03
1948 in Costa Rica
Explore 13 historical events and records for Costa Rica in 1948.
Historical records for Costa Rica in 1948
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March
Election
Civil War breaks out when Picado attempts to annul the annual elections
April
Capture of San Jose
Leads the National Liberation Party which captures San Jose
Resignation of Teodoro Picado
Picado resigns & the regular army is disbanded
December
Invasion of Costa Rica
Ex-President, Guardia, invades Costa Rica from Nicaragua with an army of 1,000
Invasion of Costa Rica
Ex-President, Guardia, invades Costa Rica from Nicaragua with an army of 1,000
Capture of La Cruz
La Cruz is captured by armed supporters of Calderon Guardia
Capture of La Cruz
La Cruz is captured by armed supporters of Calderon Guardia
Other events (month unknown)
Election
President Picado declare the election of Otilio Ulate a fraud & refuses to stand down
Election
President Picado declare the election of Otilio Ulate a fraud & refuses to stand down
Election
President Picado declare the election of Otilio Ulate a fraud & refuses to stand down
President of Costa Rica
Appointed President of Costa Rica, 1st term
President of Costa Rica
Appointed President of Costa Rica
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