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Costa Rica signed an agreement with the United States that will allow the transfer of foreign migrants to its territory, with an estimated capacity of up to 25 people per week, as part of a joint strategy to manage migration flows in the region.
According to the agency EFE, the agreement, which is non-binding in nature, stipulates that the Central American country can accept or reject each case independently, ensuring that decisions are made in accordance with its national legislation.
President Rodrigo Chaves explained that this is a voluntary cooperation mechanism, in which Costa Rica acts as an ally of the United States on key issues in the hemisphere, while maintaining a commitment to the respect of human rights.
Once in Costa Rican territory, migrants will receive temporary legal status while their situation is being resolved, with protection against possible returns to countries where they may face risks.
The agreement also stipulates that the United States will provide the necessary financial support, while the International Organization for Migration will assist with housing and food.
The measure is part of a broader strategy by Washington to manage irregular migration in the region, in coordination with allied countries in Central America.
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