Costa Ricans attend a San Jose pride parade mired in controversy after the Central American country's culture minister was sacked for supporting the march. On the eve of the parade, the celebrations were marred by the sacking of Culture Minister Nayuribe Guadamuz for giving official backing to the LGBTQ event. That decision was taken "without the authorization of the president," according to a government statement announcing Guadamuz's dismissal. IMAGES AND SOUNDBITES