Costa Rica to Accept Deported Indians and Central Asians Under New US Agreement
In a significant development, Costa Rica has agreed to accept migrants deported from the United States, making it the third Central American nation to do so after Panama and Guatemala. This move is part of a broader initiative by the US government to manage immigration and repatriation processes more efficiently. The deported individuals, primarily from India and Central Asia, will be temporarily housed in Costa Rica before being sent back to their respective home countries.
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Under this arrangement, the migrants will arrive in Costa Rica on commercial flights, with the first batch scheduled to land this Wednesday. They will then be transferred to a temporary migrant care center near the Panama border. The entire process, including transportation and accommodation, will be funded by the US government and managed by the International Organization for Migration (IOM) , ensuring adherence to international repatriation standards.
This initiative follows a similar agreement with Panama, which recently received its first flight of deported migrants from the US, including individuals from China, Pakistan, and Afghanistan. While Guatemala has yet to receive deportees under this program, it remains a key partner in the ongoing migration management efforts led by Washington.
The move aligns with the US administration’s stringent policies on illegal immigration. President Donald Trump has been vocal about his intent to deport undocumented migrants, including those from Latin America, Asia, and other regions, as part of his broader border security strategy. His government has allocated significant federal resources to ramp up deportations, affecting not just individuals with criminal records but also those with minor offenses or even legal protections.
For Costa Rica, this decision reflects its growing role in international migration management. The country has been a transit hub for migrants traveling towards the US and has previously struggled with the increasing number of people passing through its borders. By participating in this US-led repatriation program, Costa Rica aims to strengthen its diplomatic and economic ties with Washington while addressing regional migration challenges.
As deportations from the US continue to rise, this agreement signifies a shift in how migrant movements are handled globally. With the financial backing of the US and operational support from international agencies, Costa Rica is stepping up as a critical player in this evolving landscape. The success of this initiative will likely influence future repatriation policies across Central America.
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