Costa Rica President: U.S. forces would help national security

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Costa Rican President Laura Fernandez expressed that U.S. ground forces presence in Costa Rica could enhance national security. However, she clarified that no concrete plans are underway and any deployment would require legislative approval.

By Alvaro Murillo SAN JOSE, Sept 4 (Reuters) - Costa Rican President Laura Fernandez said on Friday that U.S. ground operations in the Central American nation would be good for national security, while emphasizing that nothing concrete was in the works with Washington and any such move would require legislative approval.