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Costa Rica Accepts 30 Migrants Under U.S. Agreement

4/18/2026

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  • Costa Rica received a group of migrants deported from the United States on April 17, 2026, under a bilateral agreement with U.S. President Donald Trump.
  • The agreement allows Costa Rica to accept up to 25 third-country nationals weekly, though 30 were transferred.
  • Migrants come from various countries and receive assistance through the International Organization for Migration.
  • Legal experts criticize the seven-day decision period.