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Costa Rica agrees to be transit base for deported Indians from US
The first group of 200 migrants is set to arrive at Juan Santamaría International Airport on Feb.19 via a commercial flight, as per the office of Costa Rican President Rodrigo Chaves Robles.
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Costa Rica has agreed to act as a transit hub for the repatriation of illegal immigrants in the U.S., including individuals from India and Central Asia, according to an official statement released on Feb.18.
The first group of 200 migrants is set to arrive at Juan Santamaría International Airport on Feb.19 via a commercial flight, per the office of Costa Rican President Rodrigo Chaves Robles.
"The Government of Costa Rica agreed to collaborate with the United States in the repatriation of 200 illegal immigrants to their country. These are people originating from countries in Central Asia and India," the statement read. However, it did not specify how many migrants were from India.
“Costa Rica will serve as a bridge for them to reach their countries of origin,” it added.
Before their repatriation, the migrants will be housed in a temporary care facility in Costa Rica. The U.S. government is funding the operation, with oversight from the International Organization for Migration (IOM) to ensure proper care during their stay.
This development follows Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s recent visit to the U.S., where he met President Donald Trump to discuss key bilateral issues, including immigration. As part of the Trump administration’s intensified crackdown on illegal immigration, more than 300 Indians have already been deported to India.
Costa Rica’s move makes it the second Central American nation to facilitate U.S. deportations. Last week, Panama received three U.S. deportation flights carrying migrants from China, Uzbekistan, Pakistan, Afghanistan, and other countries.
Meanwhile, U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio recently toured the Caribbean and Central America, securing commitments from Costa Rica and Panama to cooperate with the Trump administration on migration issues.
The Costa Rican government reaffirmed its stance on humanitarian cooperation, stating it "will continue to be a world leader in humanitarian issues" while ensuring that the U.S. government's repatriation process remains fully funded under IOM supervision.
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