Costa Rica has agreed to accept migrants deported by the United States under a new repatriation deal. The arrangement, confirmed by the Costa Rican government, will see deported individuals, including those from India and Central Asia, temporarily housed in the country before being sent to their respective home nations.
Transit Hub for Deportees
The Costa Rican government stated that the deportees will not remain in the country permanently but will be processed before repatriation. The initiative is part of a broader migration agreement with the US, which is funding the entire operation.
The deportees will arrive at Juan Santamaría International Airport before being transported to a dedicated migrant facility near Costa Rica’s border with Panama. The International Organization for Migration (IOM) will oversee the process, ensuring compliance with international migration protocols.
Part of a Larger Strategy
The agreement places Costa Rica among other Central American countries that have partnered with the US on migration control. Similar deals have been signed with Panama and Guatemala, aiming to streamline deportations and address immigration pressures in the US.
India Yet to Respond
While the number of Indian nationals among the deportees remains undisclosed, this development signals an increase in deportation efforts targeting irregular migration routes. The Indian government has not yet issued an official statement on the matter.
With Costa Rica set to receive the first batch of deportees in the coming days, the impact of this agreement on global migration policies remains to be seen. For now, the country will serve as a key transit hub in America’s evolving deportation strategy.
