Costa Ricans narrowly back free trade with U.S.

“It was also a victory for President Oscar Arias, the 1987 Nobel peace laureate who argues that Costa Rica needs to open its economy more as it is a small country with few natural resources. “We’ve decided to board the development bus,” said Alfredo Volio, head of the ‘yes’ campaign. ‘A beautiful page has been written in this country’s history.’”