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Costa Rica Accepts 25 US-Deported Migrants Amid Criticism

4/12/2026

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Costa Rica welcomed 25 migrants deported from the United States on April 11, 2026.
The migrants are from Albania, Cameroon, and Honduras, receiving care from Costa Rican authorities and the International Organization for Migration (IOM).
The United States will provide financial support, and Costa Rica will accept up to 25 migrants weekly.
Critics including Democrats and human rights advocates say policy harms migrants, and a Senate report notes high costs.

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Costa Rica welcomed 25 migrants deported from the United States on April 11, 2026.
The migrants are from Albania, Cameroon, and Honduras, receiving care from Costa Rican authorities and the International Organization for Migration (IOM).
The United States will provide financial support, and Costa Rica will accept up to 25 migrants weekly.
Critics including Democrats and human rights advocates say policy harms migrants, and a Senate report notes high costs.