Ambassador Cynthia Telles celebrates Johnson & Johnson’s investment in Costa Rica
September 26,2023 The Ambassador of the United States, Cynthia Telles, congratulates Johnson & Johnson on the investment it will make in Costa Rica. The U.S.…
U.S. Embassy San José Warns of Scams Offering Fake Jobs in the United States
Press Release September 22, 2023 In recent months, the Embassy’s Fraud Prevention Unit detected more than 100 cases of apparent scams. Most of the victims…
Secretary Blinken’s Congratulation Message, Costa Rican Independence Day
On behalf of the United States of America, I congratulate Costa Rica on the 202nd celebration of its Independence Day. The partnership between Costa Rica…
Readout of President Joe Biden’s Meeting with President Rodrigo Chaves Robles of Costa Rica
Release Date Tue, 08/29/2023 President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. met with President Rodrigo Chaves Robles of Costa Rica at the White House today to expand…
CBP moves closer to full Global Entry partnership with Costa Rica
Release Date Tue, 08/29/2023 WASHINGTON – U.S. Customs and Border Protection signed a Joint Statement of Cooperation today to formally initiate negotiations to include Costa Rica…
Statement from Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre on the Bilateral Meeting Between President Joe Biden...
White House – Press Release August 23, 2023 Statement from Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre on the Bilateral Meeting Between President Joe Biden and President Rodrigo…
United States Helps Strengthen Costa Rica’s Cybersecurity
U.S. Southern Command (SOUTHCOM) Commander General Laura Richardson and Costa Rican President Rodrigo Chaves announced a security assistance project that will allow the Ministry of…
Security Alert: Areas of Increased Caution
Security Alert – U. S. Embassy San Jose, Costa Rica (August 15, 2023) Location: Locations throughout Costa Rica. See link to map below. Event: There…
The United States and Costa Rica: Juntos por Puntarenas!
The U.S. Embassy announced Juntos por Puntarenas (Together for Puntarenas), an initiative that highlights our contribution to the province of Puntarenas’s security and prosperity jointly…
Scholarship Alumni Conference Forges new U.S.-Costa Rica Ties
A group of 200 Costa Rican former U.S. government scholarship recipients met to talk about current issues and create an association that helps them work…
Welcome to the Quarterly U.S. Citizen Newsletter
Stay up to date on key topics important to the U.S. citizen community in Costa Rica Introducing the U.S. Citizen Services Navigator: Need to…
Health Alert: U.S. Embassy, San Jose
Location: Countrywide Event: During the last six weeks, three adults have had fatal infections with Rickettsiosis rickettsii disease in areas just east and south of San Jose…
Partnership with Costa Rica to Explore Semiconductor Supply Chain Opportunities
Press Release Friday, July 14, 2023 The State Department will partner with the Government of Costa Rica to explore opportunities to diversify and grow the…
United States Opens Safe Spaces in Limón
Limón residents have four new Safe Spaces where they receive lessons to develop their skills in arts, music, and sports. U.S. Ambassador Cynthia Telles officially…
Limón Will Have New Coast Guard Station and Dock in JAPDEVA
On June 30, the U.S. Embassy, the Ministry of Public Security, and the Board of Port Administration and Economic Development of the Atlantic Coast (JAPDEVA)…
United States and Costa Rica Announce Juntos por Limón
On June 30, U.S. Ambassador Cynthia Telles and Minister of Public Security Mario Zamora announced Juntos por Limón (Together for Limón), a joint effort between…
United States Opens Safe Spaces in Limón
Limón residents have four new Safe Spaces where they receive lessons to develop their skills in arts, music, and sports. U.S. Ambassador Cynthia Telles officially…
United States and UNHCR Donate Vans to Assist Refugees
The U.S. Embassy and the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) donated two equipped vans to serve people who have applied for refugee status…
