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Learn More								U.S. Relationship																									These are excerpts from the U.S. Relations With Costa Rica																			-  												U.S.-Costa Rica Relations											 
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													U.S.-Costa Rica Relations													Costa Rica, a strong democracy of five million people with deep ties to the United States, is important to key U.S. goals in the region and is committed to continued close cooperation with the United States. It has an excellent trade and investment climate, is one of the strongest and most reliable voices in Latin America on human rights andCosta Rica, a strong democracy of five million people with deep ties to the United States, is important to key U.S. goals in the region and is committed to continued close cooperation with the United States. It has an excellent trade and investment climate, is one of the strongest and most reliable voices in Latin America on human rights and rule of law, and has been a superb partner in the fight against transnational crime and drug trafficking. The country has a strong tradition of independent journalism, ranking first in Latin America on the World Press Freedom Index.Collapse U.S.-Costa Rica Relations															Read more about U.S.-Costa Rica Relations																												U.S. Assistance to Costa Rica													The U.S. Strategy for Central America (The Strategy) guides U.S. diplomatic efforts and foreign assistance in the region. The Strategy is a bipartisan, multiyear U.S. government plan covering all seven Central American countries (Belize, Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Nicaragua, and Panama). The Strategy aims to secure U.S. borders and protect American citizens by addressing the security, governance, and economic driversThe U.S. Strategy for Central America (The Strategy) guides U.S. diplomatic efforts and foreign assistance in the region. The Strategy is a bipartisan, multiyear U.S. government plan covering all seven Central American countries (Belize, Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Nicaragua, and Panama). The Strategy aims to secure U.S. borders and protect American citizens by addressing the security, governance, and economic drivers of illegal immigration and transnational crime, while increasing opportunities for U.S. and other businesses. The Strategy focuses on three overarching lines of action: 1) promoting prosperity, 2) enhancing security, and 3) improving governance. The United States works hand in hand with a wide range of Costa Rican government agencies and non-governmental organizations to secure Costa Rica’s borders, professionalize its police, strengthen its judicial sector, improve its corrections system, and empower at-risk youth. Peace Corps volunteers work in economic development, education, and youth empowerment programs, and U. S. Embassy programs promote entrepreneurship, economic inclusion, renewable energy, and energy efficiency.Collapse U.S. Assistance to Costa Rica															Read more about U.S. Assistance to Costa Rica																												Bilateral Economic Relations													The United States and Costa Rica are parties to the U.S.-Central America-Dominican Republic Free Trade Agreement (CAFTA-DR), which aims to facilitate trade and investment and further regional integration by eliminating tariffs, opening markets, reducing barriers to services, and promoting transparency. CAFTA-DR contains a chapter on investment similar to a bilateral investment treaty with the United States.Integrated Country Strategies
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COVID-19 Vaccine Deliveries
Since July, 2021 the United States has donated **1,512,800** safe and effective COVID-19 vaccine doses with the people of Costa Rica. This includes 1,512,800 Pfizer doses. Of the 1,512,800 vaccine doses,100% were donated through bilateral agreements.

The United States is committed to leading an international and coordinated effort to accelerate access to safe and effective COVID-19 vaccines to meet global needs. The United States is working with other governments and partners including COVAX, Caricom, and the African Vaccine Acquisition Trust (AVAT) to protect communities from COVID-19 and apply lessons from this pandemic to enhance health security now and in the future.

Learn more about our work Delivering Vaccines and on COVID-19 Recovery.
More Vaccine Deliveries HighlightsApril 11, 2024
Joint Statement on Enhancing Digital Economy Cooperation Between the United States of America and the Republic of Costa Rica
April 11, 2024
San Jose, Costa Rica: Lincoln School: 2024 Special Needs Profile
April 9, 2024
Ambassador Fick’s Travel to Costa Rica
April 2, 2024
Special Representative McAuliffe Travels to Colombia and Costa Rica for the Launch of Three Climate Entrepreneurship Hubs
March 12, 2024
Economic and Health Dialogue of the Americas Advances Through a Second Annual High-level Meeting in the Dominican Republic
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