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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) officially announced the signing of an agreement that will allow the construction of a new Coast Guard Station and a dock at JAPDEVA’s facilities in Moín, Limón. “These projects are ... Read More»

By ramirezej | 6 July, 2023 | Topics: Ambassador, Events, Featured Event, News, Press Releases | Tags: Ambassador Cynthia Telles, Coast Guard, Limon, public security, Security, Together for Limón, U.S. Ambassador Cynthia Telles

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

Municipalities Have New Motorcycles to Protect Their Communities

The Bureau of International Narcotics Law Enforcement Affairs (INL) donated six Suzuki DR-650 motorcycles to the municipalities of Alajuelita, Mora and Desamparados. Each municipality received two motorcycles that, according to mayors, will support and improve their citizen security programs. Read More»

By U.S. Embassy San Jose | 29 August, 2019 | Topics: Events, Featured Event, Press Releases, Public Affairs | Tags: Alajuelita, INL, Mora, Municipalidad de Desamparados, Security

For your security, for our security

Embassy San Jose has received credible information regarding an evolving security situation in the vicinity of the U.S. Embassy in Pavas, specifically at the Plaza del Oeste shopping center across the street from the main Embassy entrance. Embassy San Jose directs all individuals with routine and prescheduled appointments today to reschedule. Those U.S. citizens with ... Read More»

By U.S. Embassy San Jose | 30 January, 2019 | Topics: Ambassador, Events, News, Press Releases | Tags: Pavas, Security

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