SAN JOSE, Costa Rica (Feb. 6, 2023) – U.S. Army Gen. Laura Richardson, the commander of U.S. Southern Command, speaks with members of the Public Force of Costa Rica during a Women, Peace, and Security discussion. The general visited Costa Rica to meet with senior leadership and join with regional security leaders for the Central American Security Conference (CENTSEC) 2023. (Photo courtesy U.S. Embassy Costa Rica)