Costa Rica welcomed its first group of migrants deported from the United States on Saturday under a bilateral agreement signed in March, marking a new step in US immigration policy targeting third-country nationals. Costa Rican authorities confirmed the arrival of 25 people at Juan Santamaria International Airport, near Alajuela.
According to the Directorate General of Migration and Foreigners, this group included migrants from Albania, Cameroon, China, Guatemala, Honduras, India, Kenya, and Morocco. All were deported from the United States and transferred to Costa Rica under this unprecedented agreement.
Local authorities stated that upon arrival, the migrants would receive basic medical care provided by the specialized migration police, in coordination with the International Organization for Migration (IOM). This care aims to address the immediate needs of those affected following their deportation.
The agreement stipulates that Costa Rica will accept up to 25 migrants per week under these conditions. In return, the United States will provide financial support to the host country, while the IOM will be responsible for providing accommodation and food for the migrants during their first seven days in Costa Rica.
This measure is part of the broader strategy of the American president. Donald Trump aiming to intensify mass deportations, notably by outsourcing the management of certain migrants to third countries. This approach is already raising questions about its humanitarian and logistical implications, as Costa Rica becomes one of the first countries in the region to participate in this type of agreement.
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