INL Project Receives National Recognition

INL Project Receives National Recognition

The U.S. Embassy Bureau of International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs (INL) project Prevention Homes was rewarded with the National Jorge Debravo Youth Award. The Prevention Homes offer academic tutoring, music, gardening, cooking, handicrafts, silk screen print-making, and karate classes to young students, as well as psychological support for minors whose development and welfare are at risk. INL supports these homes ...
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By | 7 August, 2020 | Topics: Ambassador, News, Press Releases | Tags: , , , ,

Restorative Justice: An Alternative for Juvenile Offenders

Restorative Justice: An Alternative for Juvenile Offenders

The U.S. Embassy, through the office of International Narcotics and Law, donated $650,000 to the National Center of State Courts in order to expand resources available for juvenile offenders and victims of juvenile offenders going through restorative justice proceedings. The donation will also go towards providing restorative justice training to justice sector officials, as well ...
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By | 8 May, 2019 | Topics: Ambassador, News, Press Releases | Tags: , , ,

Four Helicopters Donated by the U.S. Government Are Now Operational

Four Helicopters Donated by the U.S. Government Are Now Operational

Four helicopters arrived in Costa Rica nearly a month ago as part of a two-year program between Costa Rica and the U.S. Embassy. The Costa Rican government will use these aircrafts to enhance their fight against illegal drug trafficking and increase the country’s capability to attend to crisis related to natural disasters. During this two-year ...
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By | 9 April, 2019 | Topics: Ambassador, Events, News | Tags: , , , ,

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