Architectural Alternatives: Sustainable Tropical Architecture 

San Jose- June 24, 2010

Architect Bruno Stagno, principal of Bruno Stagno Arquitecto y Asociados of San José, Costa Rica gave a presentation on sustainable design at U.S. Ambassador Andrew’s residence to a group of professionals interested in promoting green initiatives. Mr. Stagno discussed architectural alternatives for mitigating the effects of global warming and improving energy efficiency in homes and offices, especially in the tropics. More Information

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U.S. Embassy reaches out to at-risk youth through the arts in Acosta

Acosta-July 20, 2010

A longstanding institutional relationship between the U.S. Embassy and the University of Texas at Austin, brought the arts to a group of 70 at-risk youth in the town of Acosta. In collaboration with SINEM, the National System for Music Education and under the Embassy’s sponsorship, last Tuesday, July 20, 18 Texan teenagers and 2 professors who are visiting Costa Rica as members of the Evita musical cast, travelled to the public school in Acosta, where they gave a workshop on what they do best: act, sing. More Information

US Embassy Celebrates America’s 234th Birthday

San Jose-July 2, 2010

“This is my first July 4th in Costa Rica, and my first opportunity to welcome you all here on behalf of President Obama to share this celebration of freedom with us, the 234th anniversary of U.S. independence,” stated Ambassador Anne S. Andrew in her opening remarks at the US Embassy’s official Fourth of July reception. During the reception, Ambassador Andrew took time to speak to representatives from nine U.S. companies who exhibited displays that demonstrated their contributions to corporate social responsibility and renewable energy. More Information

The International Police (Interpol) Receive CARSI Equipment Donation

San Jose-June 22, 2010

In ongoing efforts to support local law enforcement officials and promote police professionalization, the US Embassy donated $31,000 in equipment to the International Police. The donation included a dozen laptop computers, four desktop computers, one color printer, one fax machine, a GPS system, five digital cameras, five video cameras, a telescope and tripod, two bicycles, two portable voice recorders and numerous other items. More Information

Emmy Award-Winning Expert Talks Citizen Journalism and New Media   

Five time Emmy Award-winning Journalist and New Media Creative Producer, Patricio Espinosa traveled to Costa Rica for a five-day program to discuss trends in citizen journalism and share best practices on new media technologies.  Mr. Espinosa met with 300 Media Directors, Chiefs of Information, journalists, web masters, communications students and government officials.   Mr. Espinosa gave a series of nine presentations in San Jose and in the interior of the country, advising participants about new media tools to help professionals improve their media strategies and capitalize on the various resources available to help them disseminate their message to a broad1er audience.

Trafficking in Persons Report 2010  

San Jose- June 14, 2010

Secretary Clinton (June 14, 2010): "The 10th annual Trafficking in Persons Report outlines the continuing challenges across the globe, including in the United States. The Report, for the first time, includes a ranking of the United States based on the same standards to which we hold other countries. The United States takes its first-ever ranking not as a reprieve but as a responsibility to strengthen global efforts against modern slavery, including those within America. This human rights abuse is universal, and no one should claim immunity from its reach or from the responsibility to confront it."   (Full text)
- Introduction to the Trafficking in Persons Report 2010
- Section on Costa Rica

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