International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs Archivo

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 the United States and Costa Rica to bring more prosperity and security to the Costa Rican Caribbean province. Juntos por Limón reflects the U.S. commitment to strengthen public security and ... Read More»

By ramirezej | 6 July, 2023 | Topics: Ambassador, Events, Featured Event, News, Press Releases | Tags: Ambassador Cynthia Telles, and provide alternative justice mechanisms for juvenile offenders., Anti-Corruption, cultural, economy, Education, exchange opportunities, governance, helps judicial authorities incorporate best practices to combat corruption, INL, International Narcotics and Law Enforcement, International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs, Limon, Limoncito, manage cases of organized crime, Matina, promotes English language learning, prosperity, Public Diplomacy Section, public security, Safe Spaces, Security, Siquirres, Sixaola, Together for Limón, U.S. Ambassador Cynthia Telles

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 ... Read More»

By ramirezej | 7 August, 2020 | Topics: Ambassador, News, Press Releases | Tags: Ambassador Sharon Day, INL, International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs, Jorge Debravo, National Jorge Debravo Youth Award

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 ... Read More»

By U.S. Embassy San Jose | 8 May, 2019 | Topics: Ambassador, News, Press Releases | Tags: INL, International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs, National Center of State Courts, Restorative Justice

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 ... Read More»

By U.S. Embassy San Jose | 9 April, 2019 | Topics: Ambassador, Events, News | Tags: Air Surveillance Service, helicopters, INL, International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs, SVA

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