José Luis Vargas Chacón

José Luis Vargas Chacón is a retired civil servant who resides in Mercedes de Montes de Oca, Costa Rica. At 77 years old, he reflects on his childhood experiences during a tumultuous period in Costa Rican history, particularly the events surrounding the 1955 'desfile de la victoria' and the associated fears and confusions of wartime. He recalls a memorable incident when a soldier gifted him a magazine of bullets, a moment that left a lasting impact on him and became a unique memento of his youth.