March 1948Declaration of WarTeodoro Picado
Civil War breaks out when Picado attempts to annul the annual elections
Historical records for Costa Rica in 1948, rendered directly from the World History Database and ordered by month, day and event.
Civil War breaks out when Picado attempts to annul the annual elections
Civil War breaks out when Picado attempts to annul the annual elections
Leads the National Liberation Party which captures San Jose
Picado resigns & the regular army is disbanded
Ex-President, Guardia, invades Costa Rica from Nicaragua with an army of 1,000
Ex-President, Guardia, invades Costa Rica from Nicaragua with an army of 1,000
La Cruz is captured by armed supporters of Calderon Guardia
La Cruz is captured by armed supporters of Calderon Guardia
President Picado declare the election of Otilio Ulate a fraud & refuses to stand down
President Picado declare the election of Otilio Ulate a fraud & refuses to stand down
President Picado declare the election of Otilio Ulate a fraud & refuses to stand down
Appointed President of Costa Rica, 1st term
Appointed President of Costa Rica
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