Summary
Costa Rica will start accepting 25 people deported from the United States each week as part of an agreement. This is linked to President Donald Trump’s policy of deporting immigrants to countries that are not their home countries, called "third-country" agreements. Costa Rica's decision follows similar agreements with countries like South Sudan and Honduras.
Key Facts
- Costa Rica will accept 25 deportees from the US each week.
- The agreement is related to President Trump's policy on deporting immigrants to "third countries."
- Costa Rica joins other countries that have made similar agreements, including South Sudan and Honduras.
- The US envoy, Kristi Noem, has been involved in these agreements during her visits to Latin America.
- The agreement with Costa Rica is non-binding, meaning Costa Rica can choose to accept or reject deportees.
- Costa Rica plans to process the deportees under its migration laws and ensure they do not face persecution in their home countries.
- Previous deportations to Costa Rica were criticized due to poor detention conditions.
- Costa Rica aims to ensure better conditions for new deportees, with cooperation from the US and the United Nations International Organization for Migration.
