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US Embassy has new Chargé d’Affaires

Alejandro Zúñiga -
The United States Embassy in Costa Rica has a new Chargé d’Affaires after Gloria Berbena, the former diplomat in charge, announced her departure.
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U.S. donates more medical equipment to Costa Rica

Alejandro Zúñiga -
The United States Embassy on Thursday announced the donation of eight mobile units to the Costa Rican Social Security Fund (CCSS).
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Costa Rica travel alert issued by the U.S. Embassy

The Tico Times -
The United States Embassy in Costa Rica on Tuesday issued a travel alert detailing possible protests and Covid-19 updates.
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Costa Rica Covid-19 information from the U.S. Embassy

The Tico Times -
The United States Embassy on Friday issued a summary of Costa Rica's coronavirus measures that our readers may find helpful. 
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U.S. Embassy conducting consular outreach event in Golfito

The Tico Times -
The United States Embassy in San José, Costa Rica has announced a consular event to provide routine services for U.S. citizens in Golfito, Puntarenas.
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U.S. Embassy in Costa Rica reopens following ‘security situation’ in Pavas [Updated]

Alejandro Zúñiga -
The Embassy resumed normal operations following an apparent knife-fight at a nearby shopping plaza.
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PHOTOS: The American Colony’s 56th annual Fourth of July picnic

The Tico Times -
The picnic, organized by the American Colony Committee, dates back to 1961 and is a beloved tradition for many U.S. expats in Costa Rica.
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US Ambassador to Costa Rica: Embassy will remain at forefront of LGBT issues

The Tico Times -
In addition to LGBT issues, Haney addressed the United States and Costa Rica’s long history and mutual cooperation on climate change, security and economic development.
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US Senate (finally) confirms S. Fitzgerald Haney as new ambassador to Costa Rica

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After a two-year wait, Costa Rica will finally have a new U.S. ambassador. Stafford Fitzgerald Haney has been confirmed as the 58th U.S. ambassador to Costa Rica just in time to celebrate the Fourth of July with expats here.
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Costa Rica not alone as it waits for a new US ambassador

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WASHINGTON, D.C. – Costa Rica has been without a U.S. ambassador for a year and a half, but it doesn’t look like Stafford Fitzgerald Haney – whom President Barack Obama nominated for the job back in July – will be relocating to San José anytime soon.
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