Following the presentation of credentials Ambassador Cianchette remarked:
“It is a tremendous honor and a great pleasure to be here today. Moments ago, I concluded a meeting with President Arias and Minister Rodrigo Arias to present my credentials as the 56th U.S. Ambassador to Costa Rica.
My journey to this position in Costa Rica has truly been a most humbling experience. I am grateful for the confidence that my country placed in me, and believe that my past public service and business experience have prepared me well to stand before you today. I look forward to drawing on these professional experiences to deepen the relationship that our two countries enjoy.

Source: United States Embassy - Costa Rica

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Regional English School to Open

June 2009

Starting in September, Costa Rica will be the Central American headquarters for the regional training center for English teachers.

The U.S. ambassador in Costa Rica, Peter Cianchette, reported that the center, "The School for International Training," will be located in the area of San Carlos, 150 kilometers from the capital.

Drug Trafficking in Costa Rica on the Rise

April 2009

Life in Mexico is becoming uncomfortable for drug traffickers who find it easy to install themselves and continue their operations in Costa Rica.

According to the Costa Rican Drug Institute (ICD), the confiscation of cocaine rose from 3 thousand tons in 2002 to more than 32 thousand tons in 2007, and this does not appear to be due to increased efficiency of the authorities responsible for traffic enforcement, but merely that Costa Rica has become the passage route by air, sea and land for the drug to United States. It is estimated that the relationship between drugs captured and the total traffic through the country is 1:10.

Government of Costa Rica wants to reform Constitution

December 2008

The government of President Oscar Arias believes that the Constitution of Costa Rica, which has been in effect since 1949, "urgently" needs to be reformed.

The reforms are necessary in order to end the "legal paralysis" affecting the country, said the minister of the Presidency who is also the president's brother, Rodrigo Arias.

Honduras suspends reception of US ambassador's credentials

September 2008

In solidarity with the president of Bolivia, Evo Morales, president Zelaya suspended the ceremony that was scheduled for this afternoon.

On Wednesday, Bolivia ordered the American diplomatic mission out of La Paz; they are accused of instigating the violent protests that have shaken the impoverished Andean nation.