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Black History Month

Honors the struggles and triumphs of millions of American citizens over the most devastating obstacles — slavery, prejudice, poverty — as well as their contributions
State of the Union Address

President Obama delivered the 2012 State of the Union Address to Congress and the nation where he presented his plan for an America that is built to last.
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Embassy Adds First Electric Car to its Fleet

The Embassy added a fully electric car to its fleet as part of the Embassy’s commitment to save energy and reduce carbon emissions in Costa Rica.
U.S. Helping Costa Rica Build Safer Communities

In order to help Costa Rica build safer communities, the U.S. government announced a series of grants and joint projects with various ministries and police forces in the country.

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U.S. Education Exchange Programs

Education is for improving the lives of others and for leaving your community and world better than you found it.
Visit of Ambassador Andrew to Limón

The vision of the women entrepreneurs in Yorkín is impressive. Six years ago, they realized that without a school and a high school in Yorkín, the young people would leave the community...
2013 Diversity Visa Program

The Diversity Immigrant Visa Program is an annual lottery run by the U.S. Department of State
Low-carbon economy Agreement

Costa Rica was selected to be part of this program through their active participation in the initiative Energy and Climate Partnership of the Americas (ECPA)
Innovation in Alajuela

Ambassador Andrew recently traveled to Alajuela to visit two innovative businesses and one experimental station.
In Memoriam

U.S. Ambassador Anne Andrew commemorated the 10th Anniversary of the September 11th attacks in a ceremony at the memorial monument in La Sabana
Step by Step towards Clean Energy

U.S. Embassy San Jose is actively participating in a waste oil recycling program from Innova Verde.