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17 Sep 2007 | News

Leaked Memo on CAFTA vote in Costa Rica

Accidentally leaked to the press in early September, this memo addressed to Costa Rican President Oscar Arias outlines strategies for the "Pro-CAFTA" movement such as a campaign of public fear and coercion of local government officials. Written by Vice President, Kevin Casas and representative and President of the Electoral Commission, Fernando Sanchez, the memo offers a unique insight into the inner working of the Arias administration. Accidentally leaked to the press in early September, this memo addressed to Costa Rican President Oscar Arias outlines strategies for the nation's upcoming CAFTA referendum. Written by Vice President, Kevin Casas and representative and President of the Electoral Commission, Fernando Sanchez, the memo offers a unique insight into the inner working of the Arias administration.

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