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| {{Infobox Bilateral relations|Costa Rica – United States|Costa Rica|USA|filetype=svg}}'''Costa Rica – United States relations''' |
{{Infobox Bilateral relations|Costa Rica – United States|Costa Rica|USA|filetype=svg}}'''Costa Rica – United States relations''' have been historically close and friendly; nevertheless there were instances in history where the US and Costa Rica didn't see eye to eye. One such example might be the case of Freebooter ]. Nevertheless, considering that ] generally supports the U.S. in international fora, especially in the areas of ] and ], modern day relations are very strong. | ||
| == History == | == History == | ||
| The United States is Costa Rica's most important trading partner. |
The United States is Costa Rica's most important trading partner<ref>, see Economy tab, Export Partners and Import Partners</ref>. The two countries share growing ] and want to preserve Costa Rica's important tropical resources and prevent environmental degradation. In 2007, the United States reduced Costa Rica's debt in exchange for protection and conservation of Costa Rican forests through a debt for nature swap under the auspices of the Tropical Forest Conservation Act. This is the largest such agreement of its kind to date.<ref>http://spanish.costarica.usembassy.gov/or_20101014_tfca.html</ref> This deal between both governments generated 50 million dollars which were destined to conservation projects. | ||
| Through provision of more than $1 hundred million in assistance, the ] (USAID) supported Costa Rican efforts to stabilize its economy and broaden and accelerate economic growth through policy reforms and trade liberalization. Assistance initiatives in the 1990s concentrated on democratic policies, modernizing the administration of ], and sustainable development. Once the country had graduated from most forms of U.S. assistance, the USAID Mission in Costa Rica closed in 1996. However, USAID completed a $9 million dollar project in 2000-01 to support ] of ] residing in Costa Rica.<ref>, see US-CR relations 3rd paragraph.</ref> | |||
| More than 3,370 ] volunteers have served in Costa Rica since the program was established in 1963. Currently, 128 volunteers serve there. Volunteers work in the areas of youth development, community development, business and English education. They are trained and work in Spanish.<ref>, see last paragraph</ref> | |||
| As reported by the National Census of Costa Rica of 2011, 4.1% more American citizens live in Costa Rica with regards to the number calculated in 2000. There are 15,898 American citizens living in Costa Rica, as revealed by the census, compared to the 9,511 that lived in that nation in the year 2000<ref>http://wvw.elfinancierocr.com/ef_archivo/2012/junio/10/economia3201076.html</ref>. | |||
| Between 30,000-50,000 private American citizens, including many retirees, reside in the country and more than 700,000 American citizens visit Costa Rica annually. A few vexing expropriation and U.S. citizen investment disputes have hurt Costa Rica's investment climate and have occasionally produced bilateral friction. | |||
| During the first trimester of 2011, 55% of people that visited Costa Rica came from the United States<ref>, in spanish, see Gráfico 1 (Graphic 1)</ref>. | |||
| The U.S.-Costa Rica Maritime Cooperation Agreement, the first of its kind in Central America, entered into force in late 1999. The agreement, which facilitates cooperation between the ] and the ], has resulted in a growing number of ] seizures, illegal migrant rescues, illegal fishing seizures, and ] missions. Bilateral Costa Rican ] cooperation, particularly against narcotrafficking, has been exemplary. | |||
| In 1999 the '''U.S.-Costa Rica Counter-narcotics Cooperation Agreement''', a first in Central America, entered into force. The agreement, which facilitates cooperation between the ] and the ] regarding drug trafficking and other illegal activity. Bilateral Costa Rican ] cooperation, particularly against drug trafficking, has been exemplary. However, there was a somewhat large internal dispute (within Costa Rica) regarding the entrance of United States Navel forces as 'support' for U.S. Coast Guard activities. While Costa Rica is concerned about the threat of illegal drug-related activities, Costa Rica has prided itself on its tradition of demilitarization and peaceful conflict resolution (as evidenced with the abolition of Costa Rica's armed forces in 1948<ref>http://en.wikipedia.org/List_of_countries_without_armed_forces#cite_note-costa_rica-16</ref>). | |||
| The U.S. ] in Costa Rica is in ]. The positions of ] and APHIS are vacant. The Deputy Chief of Mission, Chargé d'Affaires ad interim is ]. The Political Counselor is ]. The Economic Officer is ]. The Consul General is David Dreher. The Management Counselor is Brian Wilson. The Public Affairs Counselor is Magda Siekert. The Defense Representative is Chief-Commander Mark Camacho, USCG. The Commercial Attache is James McCarthy. The Agricultural Attache is Katherine Nishiura. The Environmental Hub official is Bernard Link. The Regional Security Officer is S. Wade hi DeWitt. The ] official is Paul Knierim. The Peace Corps Director is Terry Grumley. The OFDA Director is Tim Callaghan. | |||
| is in ]. The positions of ], as of 2008, is headed by ]<ref>http://costarica.usembassy.gov/ambassador.html</ref>. The Deputy Chief of Mission is ]. | |||
| == See also == | == See also == | ||
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| == References == | == References == | ||
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Costa Rica – United States relations have been historically close and friendly; nevertheless there were instances in history where the US and Costa Rica didn't see eye to eye. One such example might be the case of Freebooter William Walker (filibuster). Nevertheless, considering that Costa Rica generally supports the U.S. in international fora, especially in the areas of democracy and human rights, modern day relations are very strong.
History
The United States is Costa Rica's most important trading partner. The two countries share growing concerns for the environment and want to preserve Costa Rica's important tropical resources and prevent environmental degradation. In 2007, the United States reduced Costa Rica's debt in exchange for protection and conservation of Costa Rican forests through a debt for nature swap under the auspices of the Tropical Forest Conservation Act. This is the largest such agreement of its kind to date. This deal between both governments generated 50 million dollars which were destined to conservation projects.
Through provision of more than $1 hundred million in assistance, the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) supported Costa Rican efforts to stabilize its economy and broaden and accelerate economic growth through policy reforms and trade liberalization. Assistance initiatives in the 1990s concentrated on democratic policies, modernizing the administration of justice, and sustainable development. Once the country had graduated from most forms of U.S. assistance, the USAID Mission in Costa Rica closed in 1996. However, USAID completed a $9 million dollar project in 2000-01 to support refugees of Hurricane Mitch residing in Costa Rica.
More than 3,370 Peace Corps volunteers have served in Costa Rica since the program was established in 1963. Currently, 128 volunteers serve there. Volunteers work in the areas of youth development, community development, business and English education. They are trained and work in Spanish.
As reported by the National Census of Costa Rica of 2011, 4.1% more American citizens live in Costa Rica with regards to the number calculated in 2000. There are 15,898 American citizens living in Costa Rica, as revealed by the census, compared to the 9,511 that lived in that nation in the year 2000.
During the first trimester of 2011, 55% of people that visited Costa Rica came from the United States.
In 1999 the U.S.-Costa Rica Counter-narcotics Cooperation Agreement, a first in Central America, entered into force. The agreement, which facilitates cooperation between the Coast Guard of Costa Rica and the U.S. Coast Guard regarding drug trafficking and other illegal activity. Bilateral Costa Rican law enforcement cooperation, particularly against drug trafficking, has been exemplary. However, there was a somewhat large internal dispute (within Costa Rica) regarding the entrance of United States Navel forces as 'support' for U.S. Coast Guard activities. While Costa Rica is concerned about the threat of illegal drug-related activities, Costa Rica has prided itself on its tradition of demilitarization and peaceful conflict resolution (as evidenced with the abolition of Costa Rica's armed forces in 1948).
The U.S. Embassy in Costa Rica is in San José. The positions of Ambassador, as of 2008, is headed by Anne Slaughter Andrew. The Deputy Chief of Mission is Eric Nelson.
See also
References
- , see Economy tab, Export Partners and Import Partners
- http://spanish.costarica.usembassy.gov/or_20101014_tfca.html
- , see US-CR relations 3rd paragraph.
- , see last paragraph
- http://wvw.elfinancierocr.com/ef_archivo/2012/junio/10/economia3201076.html
- , in spanish, see Gráfico 1 (Graphic 1)
- http://en.wikipedia.org/List_of_countries_without_armed_forces#cite_note-costa_rica-16
- http://costarica.usembassy.gov/ambassador.html
This article incorporates public domain material from U.S. Bilateral Relations Fact Sheets. United States Department of State.
