The decision should serve as a warning to the Costa Rican government not to collaborate with the United States on deportation deals that will violate the human rights of migrants.
La Nación: Casi 4 meses después, las historias de migrantes deportados siguen doliendo
El gobierno de Costa Rica participó voluntariamente en una serie de violaciones de derechos humanos contra personas migrantes expulsadas por Washington.
Rapid U.S. Policy Shifts Threaten Humanitarian Protections for Migrants in Costa Rica, New Report Warns
Rapid and problematic shifts in U.S. policy under the Trump administration are undermining critical humanitarian protections for migrants and asylum seekers throughout the Americas—with severe consequences for Costa Rica.
Limited Aid and Impossible Choices for People Seeking Refuge: The Human Impact of Trump Administration Policies in Costa Rica
In just four months, the Trump administration has dismantled this protection infrastructure and pressured Costa Rica into violating the rights of refugees – while simultaneously increasing the migration pressures.
Urging the Governments of Costa Rica and Panama to Address Injustices Relating to U.S. Return Scheme
We urge Costa Rica and Panama to address human rights abuses resulting from their agreement to receive diverted asylum-seekers from the U.S..
In Apparent Quid Pro Quo Deal, Panama and Costa Rica Facilitating U.S.-Sponsored Human Rights Violations of Asylum Seekers
Panama and Costa Rica are facilitating U.S.-sponsored human rights violations by detaining and repatriating asylum seekers who were blocked from seeking refuge in the U.S.
After the Darien: Aid and Pathways for Migrants in Panama and Costa Rica
Humanitarian needs along the Darien Gap will remain high as migration through the gap continues. Panama and Costa Rica are in a unique position to meet these needs.
Improving the Socio-economic Integration of LGBTIQ+ Refugees in Costa Rica
A new regulation in Costa Rica has made it more difficult for LGBTIQ+ people seeking safety to access employment.
Declaración de IRCA CASABIERTA y Refugees International sobre el Estado de Emergencia en Costa Rica
Costa Rica podría hacer frente a este fenómeno migratorio, con mayor planificación para la integración socioeconómica de las poblaciones migrantes.
Refugees International Reacts to Costa Rica’s State of Emergency; Calls for Increased Support for Displaced People
In light of Costa Rica’s state of emergency, Refugees International calls for increased support and pathways for displaced people.