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In the annals of Costa Rican history, few figures stand as boldly as **Francisca Pancha Carrasco**, a woman whose bravery during the **1856-1857 National Campaign** against William Walker s filibusters earned her a legendary status. At a time when women were largely excluded from combat, Carrasco defied societal norms, taking up arms to defend her homeland. [ ]
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