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Costa Rica takes in a second group of migrants deported from the US

The agreement allows up to 25 third-country deportees a week, and arrivals are offered voluntary return or legal residency options, officials said.

  • Costa Rica received a second group of 30 migrants deported from the United States under an agreement signed by Costa Rican President Rodrigo Chaves and U.S. Special Envoy Kristi Noem to accept up to 25 third-country nationals weekly.
  • The second group included migrants from countries such as Costa Rica, Brazil, Romania, China, Uzbekistan, Azerbaijan, Ireland, India, Vietnam, and Belarus, who can join the Assisted Voluntary Return program or apply for legal residency in Costa Rica.
  • Migrants deported to third countries often face legal challenges and language barriers and must inform local authorities if they leave Costa Rica, clarifying their need for humanitarian support or their travel arrangements.
  • Costa Rican migration authorities assist deportees in coordination with organizations like the International Organization for Migration, providing options such as voluntary return or legal residency.
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Costa Rica takes in a second group of migrants deported from the US

Costa Rica has received a second group of migrants deported from the United States. This is part of an agreement to support the Trump administration's policy of deporting immigrants to "third countries."

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Costa Rica received, this Friday afternoon, a second group of 30 people deported by the United States: 22 foreigners and eight Costa Ricans.These migrants arrived at Juan Santamaría International Airport, according to the General Directorate of Migration and Aliens.On April 11, the country received another 25 people from that same country, as part of the memorandum of understanding signed at the end of March by President Rodrigo Chaves with Kris…

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The Tico Times broke the news in San José, Costa Rica on Friday, April 17, 2026.
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