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Parque
Morazan
Located in the Center of San José, across
from a school and steps from a police
station, the park is favorite place for many
during the day.
At night, it converts into a place where
minors are seen prostituting themselves.
PANI and the police are intensifying their
campaign to eradicate the problem.
[Foto: insidecostarica.com]
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