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      <title>Timeline of Agro-Export Crisis in Costa Rica (1900–1950) by Gabriel Arce Gazel</title>
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      <description>Exploring the economic, political, and social impacts of the agro-export model crisis in early 20th-century Costa Rica.</description>
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         <title>1902: Foundation of the International Bank of Costa Rica</title>
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         <description><![CDATA[To strengthen the economy weakened by the dependency on coffee and banana exports, the International Bank of Costa Rica was founded. It played a vital role in regulating financial transactions and supporting agricultural export industries.]]></description>
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         <description><![CDATA[World War I brought a decline in international trade, deeply affecting Costa Rica’s coffee and banana exports which were the backbone of its economy. This led to widespread economic challenges within the country.]]></description>
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         <description><![CDATA[The United Fruit Company faced growing discontent among its workers due to poor labor conditions and low wages. The 1921 strike marked a significant moment in labor movements in Costa Rica, pushing for better working conditions.]]></description>
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         <title>1929: The Great Depression Hits Costa Rica</title>
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         <description><![CDATA[Global economic downturn devastated Costa Rican exports, particularly coffee and bananas. Local economies collapsed, many plantations closed, and unemployment skyrocketed.]]></description>
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         <title>1933: Ley de Protección Agrícola</title>
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         <description><![CDATA[To buffer the crisis in agriculture, the government passed the Agricultural Protection Law of 1933, aiming to stabilize agricultural prices and protect smaller farmers against monopolistic practices.]]></description>
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         <title>1934: Banana Plantation Strikes</title>
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         <description><![CDATA[Further labor struggles arose in banana plantations, with workers protesting against the United Fruit Company for mistreatment. These movements forced discussions on improving workers' rights.]]></description>
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         <title>1940: Rafael Ángel Calderón Guardia&#39;s Reforms</title>
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         <description><![CDATA[Calderón Guardia introduced social security and labor reforms, marking major social progress. His policies aimed to reduce inequality exacerbated by economic challenges tied to the agro-export crisis.]]></description>
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         <title>1942: Military Alliance with the United States</title>
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         <description><![CDATA[During World War II, Costa Rica aligned with the Allies, influencing the country's economy through U.S. investments and shifting agricultural focus to meet wartime demands.]]></description>
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         <title>1943: Creation of Fundamental Labor Code</title>
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         <description><![CDATA[To address workers’ issues, the Fundamental Labor Code was established. It provided protections for workers and formalized labor relations, laying the foundation for modern labor laws.]]></description>
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         <title>1948: Costa Rican Civil War - Legacy of Inequality</title>
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         <description><![CDATA[Political and economic tensions built up partially due to longstanding inequality tied to the agro-export model. The Civil War, though brief, led to a new constitution and broadened social reforms.]]></description>
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