United States Supports Costa Rica to Purchase Police Vessels
U.S. Embassy Chargé d’Affaires (CdA) Gloria Berbena highlights the United States’ role in the Ministry of Public Security’s purchase of three vessels from the U.S. company Metal Shark, a firm specialized in the design of vessels for law enforcement purposes. CdA Berbena indicated that for decades both Costa Rica and the United States have fought ... Read More»
Visa Services Available
Press Release December 15th, 2020 The U.S. Embassy suspended routine visa services on March 18 of this year due to Covid-19 and, at this time, there is no specific date to resume appointments to obtain a visa. This means that those who wish to apply for a visa for the first time will not be ... Read More»
Cessna Grand Caravan Added to Ministry of Public Security’s Aerial Fleet
With the assistance of the United States, the Aerial Surveillance Service (SVA) is adding a new aircraft to facilitate law enforcement and counter-narcotics operations and a new hangar for the U.S. embassy-supported fleet of four UH-1ST helicopters that participate in counter-narcotics operations. The Cessna Grand Caravan will support the Ministry of Public Security Air Surveillance ... Read More»
Modernization of the Murcielago Police Training Center
The U.S. Embassy supports the professionalization of Costa Rican police forces. Thanks to this support and a donation of more than USD $1 million, the dormitories for female officers were remodeled and a 59-foot high rappelling tower was built at the Murcielago Police Training Center. “The work we do together is vital to ensuring the ... Read More»